Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-built polychrome pottery vessel presenting a rounded body with a corseted shoulder and a broad rim. This beautiful decorative program features four abstract avian creatures alternating with abstract anthropomorphic forms comprised of stylized geometric motifs, and all is delineated in orange and black against a white ground. The lower section of the jar is painted solid orange as is the interior, and the rim and groundline of the decorated register are lined in black. Size: 10.3" W x 7.5" H (26.2 cm x 19 cm)

Provenance: ex private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2008

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#153943

Repaired from multiple pieces, with small chips and losses and light adhesive residue along break lines. Abrasions and nicks to rim, body, and base, with light encrustations along interior, and minor fading to original pigmentation. Earthen deposits and nice remains of original pigment throughout.