Pottery type
Laguna Polychrome Pottery
Laguna Polychrome1830 – 1930 A.D.Historic Pueblo Pottery (AD 1600-Present)Key facts
- Age
- 1830 – 1930 A.D.
- Cultural period
- Historic Pueblo Pottery (AD 1600-Present)
- Material
- Fine-grained mineral-tempered clay with a white or cream slip. Black designs are usually mineral-based; red designs use iron-rich pigments. Fired in an oxidizing atmosphere.
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Description
Laguna Polychrome is a historic Pueblo ceramic tradition from Laguna Pueblo. It features a light cream or buff slip with black and red painted designs. Motifs include scrolls, triangles, stepped shapes, and stylized cloud or feather imagery. Vessel forms commonly include bowls, jars, seed jars, and water jars with well-shaped shoulders and gently flaring rims.
Size
Bowls generally measure 16–30 cm in diameter, while jars range from 18–32 cm tall. Walls average 4–7 mm thick.
Distribution
Center of production at Laguna Pueblo, with distribution through nearby pueblos and communities across the Rio Grande region.
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Additional information
Laguna Polychrome develops during the 19th century and reflects both traditional Pueblo stylistic continuity and growing involvement in regional trade and later tourism markets.