Overview
A striking example of Acoma 'Sky City' pottery, featuring the iconic high-contrast geometric motifs that have defined this New Mexico tradition for centuries.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pottery Jar, signed 'Lee'
Photo reference
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Story
High atop a 367-foot sandstone mesa in New Mexico sits Acoma Pueblo, one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America and the birthplace of this pottery style.
Maker / Origin
The Lee family is part of a long lineage of Acoma potters who have passed down these intricate geometric patterns through generations.
Condition & Value
The exterior paint appears vibrant and well-preserved with minimal scuffing or 'flea bites.' There is some light debris on the interior, but no visible cracks or… This is a lovely decorative piece, but its uniform thickness and signature style suggest it was produced for the tourist or gift shop market.
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