Acoma Olla Pottery

3.25" H x 3.5" D

Buff Colored Clay with Painted Orange and Dark Brown Geometric Patterns

In Very Good Condition with Light Wear

Acoma olla pottery is a traditional water jars (ollas) crafted by artisans from the Acoma Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America, located atop a 367-foot sandstone mesa in west-central New Mexico. These vessels are renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship, thin walls, and intricate designs, embodying the cultural heritage of the Acoma people, who are part of the broader Puebloan tradition.

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California