Acoma Pueblo Pottery By Carrie Chino-Charlie

ca.  8 - 2000

5.25" H x 6" D

Hand Coiled Polychrome Black and White Seed Jar with a Painted Fine Line and Geometric Design Purchased at the 2000 Indian Market in Santa Fe from Carrie, who is the Daughter of Marie Chino by Carrie Chino - Charlie

In Very Good Condition

Carrie Chino Charlie (1925–2012) was a respected Acoma Pueblo potter from New Mexico, known for carrying on and innovating within the rich tradition of Acoma pottery.

She was born on December 19, 1925, to Lorenzo and Marie Z. Chino at Acoma Pueblo (also known as "Sky City" or Haak'u). Her mother, Marie Z. Chino, was a legendary potter who helped revive and popularize fine-line and polychrome styles. Carrie learned the art from her and began making pottery in the 1940s. She passed away on February 6, 2012.

Her sisters, including Grace Chino, Vera Chino Ely, and Rose Chino Garcia, were also accomplished potters, making the Chino family one of the most influential in Acoma pottery.