Pottery - Pueblo potters have been making clay vessels for centuries, and clay figurines from prehistoric times have been found. But a more recent phenomenon, the making of Nativity scenes by Pueblo artists, only began in the late 1950s. Today, dozens of artists create clay figurines in traditional scenes, often adding their own design styles. Many artists combine Native American traditions with the Christian scene and add animals that are traditional to the Southwest including cows, horses, big horn sheep and even dogs. Artists Doing Double-time in Pottery Exhibit, Shop Against a creamy background, one solitary husk of corn emerges, leaving a delicate trail in its wake.
Mischievous lizards stand out boldly as they wiggle their way across a pristine surface.
Striking lines and colors dance in perfect symmetry. The Legacy of Generations showcases the pottery of six famed matriarchs and their descendants, as well as the work of contemporary artists. Complementing this wonderful display is the Heard Museum Shop and Bookstore's own array of exquisite pottery, including work by many of the artists featured in the exhibit. They're constantly exploring new directions. And the Heard Shop features wonderful examples of what many of the finest potters are doing.