Jemez Pueblo Miniature Olla Pottery By Vann

Late 20th Century

1.1875" H x .75" D

Hand Coiled Black on Red Clay with Painted Feather Geometric Design

In Very Good Condition

Jemez Pueblo miniature ollas are small, hand-coiled pottery vessels traditionally made by artists from Jemez Pueblo (Walatowa) in New Mexico. These pieces represent a revival of pottery-making traditions at the pueblo, which largely lapsed in the 18th–19th centuries before being revitalized in the 20th century. Miniature ollas (water jars) are popular collector items due to their fine detail, despite their tiny size—often just 1–3 inches tall. They are typically formed from local clay, hand-coiled (no wheel), polished or slipped, and painted with natural mineral pigments in polychrome designs featuring geometric patterns, feathers, plants, or wildlife.