Description
I am attributing this antique bowl to The Acoma Pueblo. It is super thin hand coiled bowl; it has a double dip to it. It looks like a red clay, it is covered in a slip and is hand painted with a central circle with a cross looking inside, with feathers and flowers along the edge. Outside underneath the rounded slightly flatten bottom the bowl has a big bug with a geometric zig zag border. It measures 5 and ½ inches wide and 2 inches tall.
🏺 Southwest Native American Pottery Bowl – Attributed to Acoma Pueblo
- Cultural Attribution: Likely Acoma Pueblo, known for their fine-line and polychrome pottery traditions
- Construction:
- Hand-coiled using traditional methods
- Exceptionally thin walls, showcasing expert craftsmanship
- Unique double-dip form adds visual and tactile interest
- Material:
- Red clay base
- Covered in a white slip for painting
- Design Features:
- Interior:
- Central circle with a cross-like motif
- Surrounding feather and floral patterns along the rim
- Exterior (underside):
- Large, stylized bug or insect motif
- Framed by a bold geometric zigzag border
- Interior:
- Shape:
- Rounded body with a slightly flattened bottom
- Dimensions:
- Width: 5½ inches
- Height: 2 inches
- Condition:
- Appears intact with no major damage noted
- Surface wear consistent with age and use
- Estimated Date: Early 20th century Circa 1920 – 40
- Artistic Significance:
- Combines symbolic imagery with traditional Acoma design elements
- Likely served a utilitarian purpose
