Acoma Pueblo Pottery By Ruby Shroulate

Acoma Pueblo Pottery By Ruby Shroulate
Early 21st Century
Size 7" H x 9.25" D
White Clay with Intricate Geometric Designs
Has minor wear as pictured; Overall in Very Good Condition
Acoma Pueblo pottery by Mrs. R. (Ruby) Shroulate is characterized by traditional techniques and designs from the Acoma Pueblo, located in New Mexico, known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. Shroulate’s work, as documented in auction records, includes fine hand-coiled pottery pieces, often featuring intricate geometric designs in orange, black, and red slip on white clay, typical of Acoma’s thin-walled, lightweight pottery.
These pieces reflect the Acoma tradition of using locally sourced clay, hand-coiling methods, and natural mineral or vegetal paints to create visually striking geometric patterns, often symbolizing elements like rain, lightning, or cultural motifs such as parrots. Shroulate’s pottery aligns with the broader Acoma style, which is prized for its thin walls and meticulous designs, as seen in works by other notable Acoma potters like Lucy Lewis and Marie Z. Chino.