Native American Fine Art and Jewelry

Laguna Contemporary Jar by Lee Ann Cheromiah

$495

Artist: Lee Ann Cheromiah
Style: Jar
Pueblo: Laguna, NM
Period: Contemporary
Dimensions: 7” D x 6” H
Materials: Laguna Clay, Natural Slip and Mineral Pigments
Item: #4388

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Description

Traditional handmade Native American Indian Pottery from Indigenous Pueblos of the Southwest. Guaranteed authentic. Excellent condition.

Celebrate the enduring beauty of Laguna Pueblo artistry with this vibrant contemporary jar by recognized potter Lee Ann Cheromiah. Formed entirely by hand using ancient coiling techniques and native clays, this classic, well-proportioned olla serves as a pristine canvas for Cheromiah’s exacting brushwork. The vessel is coated in a smooth white slip, providing a crisp, striking contrast to the bold geometric polychrome designs painted in traditional terracotta-red and deep black mineral pigments.

The meticulously arranged pattern—featuring a dynamic rhythm of interlocking triangles, sharp hour-glass motifs, and sweeping elliptical curves—reflects a deep connection to ancestral Puebloan aesthetics. Every element is painted freehand, demonstrating incredible symmetry and spatial awareness as the design wraps seamlessly around the jar’s curved shoulders. Traditionally fired to achieve a permanent, smooth surface, this contemporary vessel is a stunning tribute to the meticulous, time-honored craftsmanship of Laguna Pueblo.

About The Artist

Lee Ann Cheromiah is a respected contemporary potter from Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico. Deeply committed to preserving and advancing the ceramic traditions of her community, Cheromiah utilizes the labor-intensive methods passed down through generations of Pueblo matriarchs. She hand-gathers native clay, builds her vessels using the ancient coiling method without the use of a pottery wheel, and paints her intricate designs using natural, hand-ground mineral and vegetal pigments.

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Pueblo

Laguna is the largest Keresan-speaking Pueblo, with around eight thousand members. They prize thinking above all human attributes, consequently, they value intellectual activity and education. A scholarship program is conducted by the Pueblo, thus insuring advanced study for many of the young people, making them among the best educated of all Pueblos.

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