Lewis, Dolores – Seedpot with Mythical Mimbres Animals (1970s)

Dolores Lewis is a daughter of renowned potter Lucy M. Lewis.  Dolores is known for use of classic Acoma and Mimbres designs in her pottery.  This is a classic seedpot that is made from native clay and painted with bee-weed.  There are Mimbres “Mythical animal”. This one has two deer with fish heads!  These strange animals were often depicted on Mimbres pottery of the 1100’s.  They are separated by a rain and mountain design.  It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Dolores Lewis” and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  While Dolores makes little pottery today, work remains some of the classic traditional pottery of Acoma pueblo.

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Lewis-Garcia, Dolores (b. 1938)

Dolores Lewis is a daughter of renowned potter Lucy M. Lewis. Dolores is renown for her classic shapes and finely painted designs. Dolores has won numerous awards for her pottery and continues the legacy of her mother's traditional imagery on her pottery.