Frances Concho

Frances Concho is a traditional potter from Acoma Pueblo, the historic “Sky City” of New Mexico, where pottery-making has been practiced for over a thousand years. Working within the celebrated traditions of Acoma Pueblo pottery, she creates hand-coiled vessels using native clay gathered from tribal lands and natural mineral pigments prepared in the ancestral manner.

Frances is known for her finely balanced forms and carefully executed black-on-white geometric designs—hallmarks of classic Acoma ceramics. Each piece is formed coil by coil, stone-polished to a smooth finish, intricately hand-painted, and traditionally outdoor-fired. Her work reflects both technical precision and a deep respect for the cultural teachings passed down through generations of Pueblo potters.

Rooted in the enduring traditions of Acoma, Frances Concho’s pottery represents a living art form—highly valued by collectors of authentic Native American pottery and Southwestern Indigenous art.