Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Olla Pottery

ca. 1930-1940

5" H x 7.375" D

Hand Coiled Polychrome Clay with Buff Slip and Painted Black and Red Geometric Designs and is a Fine Polychrome Acoma Olla of Medium Size

In Very Good Condition with Typical Aged Wear

Acoma Pueblo, often called "Sky City" (Haak'u in the Keresan language), is a Native American community located on a high mesa in western New Mexico, about 60 miles west of Albuquerque. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in North America, with roots tracing back over 1,000 years. The pueblo's pottery tradition is renowned for its exceptional thin-walled construction, intricate designs, and spiritual significance. Polychrome ollas—traditional water jars—are among the most iconic forms, embodying the Acoma people's deep connection to their land, water, and ancestors.