Acoma Pueblo Black and White Pottery

ca. 1970 - 1980

3.25" H x 5.25" D

Hand Coiled Black and White with Feather and Fine Line Motifs Design Signed S. Chino  Acoma

In Very Good Condition with Light Surface Wear 

Shirley Chino is Best known for her whimsical, highly collectible black-on-white miniature animal figurines. Her signature works include finely detailed small owls, penguins, snails, and rabbits adorned with traditional geometric motifs. Her pieces are highly sought after by collectors specializing in Native American miniature pottery storyteller themes and animal forms.

Acoma Pueblo black-on-white pottery is famous for its exceptionally thin walls, stark white background, and complex, mathematically precise geometric designs. Handcrafted by the Keres people of Acoma Pueblo (known as "Sky City") in New Mexico, this unglazed ceramic tradition dates back over a thousand years. Today, it is recognized globally as both a vital cultural legacy and a highly sought-after fine art medium.