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Late 20th Century
3.25" H x 3.5" D
Hand Coiled with a Cream Field Base and a Painted Black Diagonal Zigzag Motif Design
From a Private Colorado Collection
In Very Good Condition
Shawna Garcia-Rustin (also spelled Shana or Shauna Garcia-Rustin, born December 31, 1969) is a respected Acoma Pueblo potter from the Red Corn Clan (and Sun Clan). She is known for exceptionally thin-walled ("eggshell") hand-coiled pottery, often featuring fine-line geometric, rain, cloud, plant, or contemporary designs.
Background and Style She learned pottery making from her parents, Elliott and Beatrice Garcia, starting around age 12 in Acomita.
For many years, she collaborated with her then-husband Patrick Rustin (Apache from San Carlos Reservation), and they signed pieces as "S. Garcia, Acoma, NM," "Garcia-Rustin," or similar. Together, they were renowned for creating some of the thinnest hand-coiled vessels possible, with delicate designs. They have since separated, so collaborative work now appears mainly through secondary market/collections.
Her solo work often includes contemporary jars with bird wing patterns, sculpted clay elements like Kiva steps (representing birds flying over steps), and traditional motifs. Pieces are coil-built and painted with yucca brushes.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Acoma
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
3.25 in3.5 in
Category:
Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940
