Traditional Pueblo Acoma Horsehair Pottery by Eric Louis 0092

Traditional Pueblo Acoma Horsehair Pottery - Eric Louis

This is an Traditional Pueblo Acoma Horsehair Pottery Vase handcrafted by Pueblo Acoma Artist, Eric Louis. The artist utilizes both traditional methods and modern methods when creating his pottery. Each Acoma Pottery is a work of art that represents the Acoma Pueblo's culture. Each pottery carries a deep significance and history of the Acoma Nation. Eric sculpts each pottery using a slip casting mold method. Everything that is included in the process of making this pottery is entirely handcrafted. The geometric designs are hand etched onto the pottery, designs that are etched freehand completely by memory. Each design represents a part of the Acoma Pueblo Culture. This particular pottery has etchings of triangular shapes around the top of the pottery vase. What really sets apart this style of pottery is the use of Horsehair. Pieces of horsehair are burned into the smooth surface of each pot. Horsehair is strategically placed to create a one-of-a-kind design that Eric envisions. This beautiful piece of pottery measures a height of 5” and 7” in width. The pottery is 4 - 3/4” in depth, vase opening 1- 3/4”, and weighs 1lb 3.6 oz. This Traditional Pueblo Acoma Horsehair Pottery Vase offers a glimpse into the deep appreciation of what the artist feels about his culture and history.