Acoma Pueblo Seed Jar By Dorothy Torivio

Early 21st Century

3" H x 3.75" D

Hand Coiled Clay Seed Jar with Bulbous Black Body and Painted White Diamond and X Motif Design

In Very Good Condition

Dorothy Torivio (1946 - 2011) was a renowned Acoma Pueblo potter known for her intricate and innovative seed jars. One of her notable works is a raised center hole seed jar with a spiral design that begins in a very small scale at the center and expands to the maximum diameter before shrinking again as it reaches the base. This piece showcases her exceptional control and precision in creating complex patterns, which she painted by hand using traditional techniques and materials

Dorothy Torivio was among the first to utilize and refine the “op-art” style in her Acoma pottery. She took classic Acoma patterns and then repeated them on a vessel, ranging the size from small to large and then small again, following the vessel’s shape. Dorothy has won numerous awards for her pottery, including Best of Pottery at the Heard Indian Market. In addition, she was featured in books such as “The Art of Clay” and “Legacy of Generations.”