Acoma Pueblo Modern Polychrome Pottery Jar circa1980

Though unsigned, this captivating contemporary polychrome pottery jar from Acoma Pueblo embodies the spirit of the Southwest. Its compact form, a departure from traditional water jars, presents a striking interplay of orangish sienna bordered by rich dark brown lines against a flawless white slip. The design unfolds in alternating diamond shapes enclosing inner square windows, each meticulously adorned with rosette-like motifs that powerfully evoke the imagery of gathering rain clouds. Concentrated particularly around the jar's shoulder, these elements coalesce into a visually dynamic composition, mirroring the vibrant energy and rhythmic movement of an approaching rainstorm over the Pueblo lands.

Condition: excellent condition

Provenance: this Acoma Pueblo Modern Polychrome Pottery Jar circa 1980 is from a collector in Salt Lake City, UT

Recommended Reading: Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham

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