Aragon, Florence – Jar with Rainbow Band and Rain Clouds

7"w x 5.75"h

$ 575.00

Florence Aragon was one of the great traditional Acoma potters.  This water jar is indicative of the influence of her pottery and the continuation of traditional designs and forms. The jar is the traditional water jar or “olla”. The high shoulder and sloping neck are part of this form. The jar is painted with a rainbow band which encircles the jar.  The band is slipped with a red clay.  Above and below the band are cloud and rain designs.  The imagery is tightly painted with fine lines and accents of red clay slip.  The bottom of the jar is indented in the traditional manner when the pots were made to be worn on the head to carry water!  The jar is signed on the bottom in the clay.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.