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Acoma and Laguna Pottery

Name: Acoma and Laguna Pottery
Author: Rick Dillingham
ISBN: 9780933452329

by Rick Dillingham, Melinda Elliott, Joan K. O'Donnell

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Overview

From the ancient traditions of pottery making at Acoma's "Sky City" to the more recent revival of fine ceramic work at Laguna, Dillingham explores the role and meaning of pottery and potters in Pueblo life.

Synopsis

In this lavishly illustrated book, Rick Dillingham traces the development of pottery making at the Acoma and Laguna Pueblos. From the ancient traditions of Acoma's "Sky City" to the more recent revival of fine ceramic work at Laguna, the book explores the role and meaning of pottery and potters in Pueblo life.

Journal of the West

This beautifully illustrated volume gives readers a renewed appreciation for the heritage and promise of Acoma and Laguna Pottery.

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Journal of the West

This beautifully illustrated volume gives readers a renewed appreciation for the heritage and promise of Acoma and Laguna Pottery.

Booknews

Published by the School of American Research Press and distributed by UW. Scholar and ceramic artist Dillingham offers a comprehensive cultural and technical history of pottery making at the New Mexico pueblos of Acoma and Laguna, lavishly illustrated (color and b&w photos), and supplemented with appendixes listing potters, detailing signs of commercial origin, and cataloging pottery housed in the Indian Arts Research Center at the School of American Research. Commentary extends to the contemporary market and challenges facing today's potters. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)