Olla

USA, 1900
Date acquired:
Materials:
Local Clay
Form - Functional:
Vessel
Form - Sculptural: N/A
Method:
Coiled
Surface Technique: N/A
Kiln Type: N/A
Glazes: N/A
Juana Leno

Juana Leno is known for work with the dense Acoma clay that allowed her to produce pieces that are thin and light weight. The pieces are white with either red or black designs with the characteristic fine lines and geometric patterns. These designs were often seen only on shards of Tularosa and Anasazi pots. Leno also produced work with polychrome images.Typically she used a paint brush made from leaves of the Yucca plant.

Juana Leno was born and lived in Acoma Pueblo where she was a respected pottery master.

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