  
 This wonderful blue-skied landscape scene vase was molded, textured, colored, and decoratively carved all by the hands of Acoma artisans Sharylm and Keith Chino. The landscape scenery that is carved into this vase represents the most well known landmarks of the Acoma lands in New Mexico, USA. Most notably is the depiction of the Acoma pueblo, located atop of a tall sand-stone mesa, which is recognizable because of the presence of the bell-tower of the San Esteban Rey church and other buildings of the village. Also, very well-known and easily identifiable is the Enchanted Mesa, located at close proximity to the Acoma pueblo mesa, this isolated and shear faced mesa holds spiritual significance to the Acoma people who originally lived atop this mesa before moving to the current location of the Acoma pueblo. Soaring in the blue-skies about these mesas are a flock of swallows, which in Acoma tradition signify beauty and freedom. Other images carved into this vase but not shown include Mt. Taylor and the Black Mesa. Additionally, this piece is hand-signed by the artist Keith Chino and wears his distinctive arrowhead insignia, which guarantees this piece’s uniqueness and authenticity.
This piece of contemporary glazed ceramic Acoma pottery measures 6.5" Wide and 6" Tall.
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