Acoma Pueblo Pottery

Acoma Pueblo

Pueblo Pottery Maine presents both traditional and contemporary pottery by Acoma artists including Barbara & Joseph Cerno, Dorothy Torivio, Fredericia Antonio, Rachel Aragon, Edna Chino, Jackie Histia-Shutiva, Carmen Lewis, Wilfred Garcia, Francis Vallo, Emil Chino, Kim Vallo, Leland Robert Vallo, Elena Lockwood, Brenda L. (Cerno) Garcia, Robert Patricio, Michael Patricio, Jr., Theresa R. Garcia-Salvador, Paula Estevan , Gwen Patricio, Sandra Victorino, Emma Lewis, Terrance Chino, Carmel Lewis Haskaya, Adrian Vallo and Dylene Victorino.

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Jackie Shutiva (Histia) is an Acoma potter of the Sun and Yellow Corn Child Clans. Jackie was taught traditional pottery creation by her mother Stella Shutiva at the age of 19. She specializes in hand coiled, traditional and contemporary, corrugated pottery reminiscent of the prehistoric pottery created in the Southwest by the Anasazi and Hohokum cultures. On occasion Jackie also hand crafts clay corn symbols in her clay to denote her clan origins. (Jason Esquibel portrait)

The top, left pot mixes the corrugated texture with a smooth, polished white which creates a very eloquent piece. The handcoiling is evident on the inside of the pot. Although born of an ancient culture it also speaks to modern design and decor. A beautiful piece measuring 11.25 inches tall by 9.5 inches wide.Your price $625 ~ Item #A256 Click here to see an enlargement.

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Dorothy Torivio has been an active potter since 1974 working with traditional black on white and polychrome bowls, jars and seed pots She was taught by her mother, Mary Valley, and mother-in-law, Lolita Concho, and gives recognition to Lucy M. Lewis and Marie Concho as well. Dorothy's only student has been her niece, Sandra Victorino. This seed jar at right measures 4 inches tall by 6.5 inches wide - an extremely beautiful and well executed piece - true museum quality at an excellent price by one of Acoma's most esteemed potters. Your price $2575 (Retail $3600) Item #A186 Click here to see an enlargement of this masterpiece.

Dorothy has won numerous awards including Best of Show, Best of Division, 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Santa fe Indian Market, Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial, the Mexico State Fair and the Heard Museum Show. Her work is included in many of the best public and private collections including the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona.

We've intentionally acquired a variety of pot sizes in an attempt to make her pieces more affordable for all budgets. Please look at the dimensions. These are miniatures. At left, middle, is our 3rd pot that measures 1 3/8 inches tall by 2.5 inches wide. We're very fond of this design and this piece is very well done, clean and sharp. Your price $300 ~ Item #A199

Dorothy's work is also included in many periodicals and publications including American Indian Art Magazine (over 14 different issues) Stephen Trimble's "Talking with the Clay", Dr. Gregory Schaaf’s "Southern Pueblo Pottery 2,000 Artist Biographies"; "Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni" by Hayes & Blom; and Rick Dillingham's "Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery". In the year 2000, a black and white seed jar by Dorothy (measuring 10 by 11 inches) sold at Sotheby's for $9000.

At right is our smallest miniature by Dorothy measuring 1.25 inches tall by 1.75 inches wide. Your price $250 ~ Item #A200.

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Joseph Cerno created this exquisite Acoma olla and we are proud to present their work. Combined, Barbara & Joseph Cerno need pages to list all of their awards, exhibitions, and inclusions in significant private and museum collections. Having a pot by either of these extremely talented artists is a milestone of achievement for any collector. Their ollas range up to $20,000 each and beyond. Visit their booth during Indian Market in Santa Fe and you'll understand. More moderately priced pots can be hard to find, even for dealers.

Barbara & Joseph Cerno "are a husband and wife pottery making team that has created some of the largest and finest traditional polychrome ollas in the Pueblo world. They use natural clay, mineral and vegetal paints and fire their pottery outdoors. They are well-recognized masters, honored as top award winners." Gregory Schaaf, Southern Pueblo Pottery.

You'll see Barbara & Joseph Cerno pots being offered at all sizes and prices but do not believe that a pot simply being larger is justification for a significantly higher, inflated price. A pot just an inch or two larger may be listed for one to two thousand more dollars but look closely for an attractive shape, pure colors - particularly the white. They are great investment pieces only if you pay a realistic price for the piece that is before you. Click here to see enlargements.

This pot measures 8 inches tall by 10 inches wide with very nice thin walls, great shape & design - signed by Joseph Cerno. It was made with clay gathered at Acoma Pueblo, hand coiled and traditionally fired outdoors. Your price $2150 - Item #A139 SOLD

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