Acoma Pueblo Small Olla Pottery By Marianna Patricio Juanico

Late 20th/Early 21st Century

3" H x 3.75" D

Hand Coiled Cream Field and Painted Black Fineline Geometric Design with an Orange Inside and Bottom Signed "M.P. Juanico Acoma NM"

From a Private Colorado Collection

In Very Good Condition

Marianna (or Marietta) Patricio Juanico is a respected contemporary Acoma Pueblo potter known for her traditional hand-coiled pottery, including small ollas (water jars). She signs pieces as "M.P. Juanico Acoma N.M." or similar. 

Marietta Juanico learned pottery-making from a young age from her mother, Frances Concho, and especially her grandmother, Helen Patricio—both established Acoma potters. She began making small pots around age six and was selling them by high school. Her mother-in-law, Marie Juanico (a noted potter), later encouraged her to create larger forms.