Native American Acoma Hand-Painted And Tool-Marked Seed Pot

This exquisite hand-painted seed pot, adorned with distinctive tool marks around the opening, is a signed creation by renowned Acoma potter Beatrice Garcia. A timeless example of Acoma pottery, it features intricate geometric designs encircling both the top and body of the pot. Traditionally, in the fall, women would store seeds for the next spring in these pots, stacking them in a corner of their homes. This ingenious storage method, where the bottom of one pot seals the top of another, efficiently saves space and protects the seeds from rodents, ensuring a bountiful crop for the coming year. ^