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ca. 1920-1930
Size 4.5" H x 6" D
Old price in pencil $1.00
Thin walled, very fine form and handsome painting. The bird very similar to the Thunderbird of the Fred Harvey Co.
Two Thunderbird and Two Rain Clouds with Lightning.
Excellent Condition
Cochiti Pueblo, located about 25 miles southwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one of the Keresan-speaking pueblos known for its rich tradition in pottery-making. The pueblo's artisans, particularly from the 19th and 20th centuries, have produced utilitarian and ceremonial vessels that blend functionality with symbolic artistry. Bowls from Cochiti are especially valued for their role in daily life, such as serving stews, vegetables, or even dough for bread-making, while incorporating motifs drawn from nature and Pueblo spirituality. Unlike some neighboring pueblos like Kewa (Santo Domingo), Cochiti potters have historically incorporated water-related symbols, such as rain clouds and lightning, without cultural restrictions on secular pieces.
These bowls are crafted from local clay, often featuring a cream-colored slip on the exterior, a polished red interior, and black designs painted with mineral or vegetal pigments. The base might show an orange hue from the natural clay. Stone-polishing gives the surface a smooth, glossy finish, and many pieces include a "ceremonial line break" in the black rim—a small gap symbolizing the circle of life and ensuring the vessel's spirit can escape.
LWIT: 2073-15 5224-1920
Condition:
Excellent
Tribe:
Cochiti
Year Range:
1925 - 1950
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
4.5 in6 in
Category:
Pottery - Historic
