Santa Clara Pueblo Turtle Pottery By Mary Sisneros

Late 20th Century

1.5" H x 3.625" L x 2.875" W

Hand Crafted from Clay with a Matte Body and Glossy Shell with Geometric Design

In Very Good Condition

Mary Sisneros was a Santa Clara Pueblo potter known for creating traditional black pottery, including small bowls, miniatures, and other hand-coiled pieces. Listings and auction records show examples of black pottery turtles signed by Mary Sisneros, confirming she produced these delightful turtle figurines in the classic polished black style.

Santa Clara Pueblo turtle pottery is a beloved form of Native American ceramic art, where potters from the Santa Clara Pueblo in New Mexico create charming turtle-shaped figurines (often called effigy or animal figures) using traditional hand-coiled methods. These pieces are typically in the iconic blackware (highly polished black on black) style, though redware and polychrome variations also exist.