Delores Juanico #62307

$1,400.00

I am continually overwhelmed by the classic beautiful thin walled jars that Delores Juanico creates. There are so few potters from Acoma who still fire outdoors, it is an honor to be able to exhibit her amazing work.

This new polychrome jar is based on designs she researched from the early 1900’s. This is her description:
This 20th Century style traditional Acoma pot signifies a rainbow like pattern on all 4 sides which are the 4 directions as rain is needed. The diamond in the middle also includes 4 directions, with clouds and rain in the center. The orange zig-zag on top signifies the sun. This Matriarch may have been going through a drought at that time and was praying for all that is needed to grow. Or perhaps she was grateful for seeing blessings in sun, clouds, rain and rainbows after a beautiful rainstorm. Acoma still today has no running water or electricity and relies solely on Rain for everything.”

Her painting shows such accuracy and precision. The imagery simply flows all around the jar. When you hold it in your hand, it really is like holding an eggshell – so amazingly lightweight. For real traditionalists- this would be a fabulous addition to anybody’s collection.

3 ¾” high by 4” wide

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Delores Juanico

Acoma

Delores Juanico is a daughter of Marie S. Juanico (1937 – ) who was her mentor. Marie learned pottery principals from her mother, Delores Sanchez, who lived to the age of 103. Delores carries on the tradition from her grandmother and mother of making the finest Acoma pottery. Her construction is traditional to Acoma pottery and the pottery walls are amazingly thin and consistent throughout. The design is painted to absolute perfection. Each line is thin and precise, and the application of the fill-in paint is consistent in texture. She certainly is among the top of today’s Acoma potters.

When Delores does her painting, she is often recreating design elements she has researched. She specializes in miniature versions of 19th century potteries. On the bottom of the piece, she puts the date of the original pattern she has seen on an earlier pot with its estimated date of creation. What a great tradition to follow and continue.

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