Geraldine Sandia (Born 1950) Native American, Jemez Pueblo Art Pottery Vase. Hand-coiled ceramic vessel with a rounded, low-shouldered form and a small opening, featuring the classic terracotta color of unglazed, fired clay. It is decorated with traditional black pigment designs, including a repeating scallop or petal motif around the rim and a band of continuous scrollwork encircling the upper shoulder. Signed on bottom, G. Sandia, Jemez.

Size: 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Jemez pottery, produced by the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico, is renowned for its hand-coiled, traditionally crafted ceramics that reflect centuries of Puebloan artistry and cultural heritage. Typically made from locally sourced clay and fired outdoors, Jemez pottery often features matte or polished surfaces adorned with black-on-red, black-on-cream, or polychrome designs depicting geometric patterns, stylized animals, or symbolic motifs. Both functional and ceremonial, these vessels range from water jars and bowls to intricately decorated pieces intended for ritual use or display. Valued for their craftsmanship, cultural significance, and striking designs, Jemez pots continue to be highly prized by collectors and serve as living expressions of Pueblo identity and tradition.

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