Cochiti Pueblo Whimsical Duck Figurine [SOLD]

Cochiti Pueblo potters are recognized as the 20th century’s most adept potters at making humorous figurines, whether they are people or animals. Figurine pottery has always been a tradition at Cochiti. Long before other pueblos were producing figurative pottery, Cochiti was in the forefront.

This whimsical duck is a good example of Cochiti figurative pottery. It is unsigned but was obviously made by an experienced potter.

The body of the bird is wonderfully painted and includes a double ring around the bird's neck and a fantastic design on the back consisting of traditional Cochiti Pueblo cloud elements.

Condition: very good condition

Recommended Reading: Collections of Southwestern Pottery: Candlesticks to Canteens, Frogs to Figurines by Allan Hayes and John Blom.  This out-of-print book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery

Provenance: from the collection of a family from Wichita, Kansas