Native American: Acoma Handcoiled and Handpainted Seed Pot- 6" Dia. Made in USA!

Description

Authentic Native American
Acoma Made
6" Seed Pot
Hand-Coiled and Hand Decorated
Artisan:
Alicia Chino
Process:
Crafted and accented with natural materials, this hand-coiled pottery is made using thin coils of clay piled one on top of the other, each being “finger pressed” into the coil below it. Most Native American pottery is made from clay which is locally dug by the potters. The pottery is generally open-pit fired or fired in self-consuming kilns, and, if from Santa Clara Pueblo in particular, fired many times to achieve the black layer on the underlying red clay. Air temperature, firing method, and wind among other variables all have a part in the success or failure of the firing process. Coiled, fired and cooled pots are then hand finished by the artist with etching or painting.
Description:
Wonderful hand-coiled and hand-painted seed pot by Acoma potter Alicia Chino.
In the fall the women would take the seeds for next Spring and place them in these pots and then stack them. These pots would be placed in the corner of their home, stacked so the bottom of one pot would seal the top of the other. This storage technique would save space and keep the seeds secure for next years' seed crop
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Interpretation:
Each straight line on this piece represents a prayer for rain.
Dimensions:
Approx. 6 in. dia. x 3 in. tall
*Note:
Each piece is hand-made and therefore will be unique. You will receive the exact item shown. Personally I like the idea that each piece of pottery we display is different and I hope you too will appreciate owning something unique and one-of-a kind.
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Damaged During Transit:
Mishaps can occur when shipping some of the more fragile items. If there is any damage to your merchandise, the recipient must notify the carrier (UPS or USPS) and Downriver Sales within 5 business days. All packaging must be retained until shipper can inspect damages.
Status:
In the unlikely event the item was sold offline previous to your purchase we will contact you immediately. If the item is a one-of a kind piece we will cancel the sale and refund your account. In some cases items are created in multiples with slight variations in design (different color patterns, variations in mineral distribution in stones, etc). In such cases we may present you with the option to choose one of these variations.
In House SKU:
DRS Alicia Chino--477621