Chino, Marie Z. -Seedpot with Fineline Star (1960s)

This is an intricately painted bowl by Marie Z. Chino.  Marie is famous as one of the revivalists at Acoma Pueblo, along with Lucy M. Lewis, Jessie Garcia, and a few others.  This seedpot is thin-walled and painted with bee-weed (black). The design on the top is a plant in the center with interlocking plants coming up from the sides.  The bowl was traditionally fired so there are some very slight color variations to the white.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is signed on the bottom, “M. Z. Chino”.  It is always interesting to come across an unusual design that adds to our understanding of the creativity of this important Acoma potter!