Zuni Pueblo Miniature Pottery Jar by Jennie Laate

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Jennie Laate, Zuni Pueblo Potter
  • Category: Modern
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: clay and pigments
  • Size: miniature;
    2-¾” Height x 2-½” Diameter
  • Item # C4494ZF
  • Price: $650

Artist signature of Jennie Laate, Zuni Pueblo PotterThis polychrome miniature pottery jar by Jennie Laate measures 2-¾" in height and 2-½" in diameter. It features a white slip base adorned with traditional Zuni motifs rendered with fine precision. The upper band displays a classic arrow tip motif. Below, the middle band gracefully wraps around the jar's shoulder, showcasing two tiers of four heartline deer. These motifs are masterfully arranged to create a sense of harmony and movement.

Jennie Laate (1933-1994), originally from Acoma Pueblo, later identified as a Zuni Pueblo potter after marrying into the pueblo. Renowned for her expertise, she served as the art teacher at Zuni High School, where she shared traditional pottery techniques, from gathering and preparing clay to crafting intricate designs. While her students used an electric kiln at school, she emphasized the importance of mastering clay processing and pottery formation. Laate's work reflects the rich cultural heritage of Zuni designs, blending traditional aesthetics with her distinctive artistry.


Condition: very good condition with minor spalling on the bottom and side in three instances not visible to the unaided eye.

Provenance: this Zuni Pueblo Miniature Pottery Jar by Jennie Laate is from Adobe Gallery

Recommended Reading: Made in the Zuni Style: Zuni Pueblo and the Arts of the Southwest by Suzanne G. Kenagy. An article published in Anthropology of the Americas MASTERKEY, Southwest Museum, Winter 1988.

TAGS: Acoma PuebloZuni PuebloSouthwest Indian PotteryJennie Laate

Alternate view of this pottery vessel showing miniature scale.

Jennie Laate, Zuni Pueblo Potter
  • Category: Modern
  • Origin: Zuni Pueblo, SHE-WE-NA
  • Medium: clay and pigments
  • Size: miniature;
    2-¾” Height x 2-½” Diameter
  • Item # C4494ZF
  • Price: $650

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