This is a wonderful example of old traditional Acoma pueblo pottery. It has been nicely shaped with a very thin wall. And, it has a beautifully painted geometric design which repeats three times around the sides of the pot. The pot stands 2 3/4" tall and measures 3 1/4" across. It is signed Acoma on the bottom of the pot. There is some scuffing and a few scratches in the paint, but overall this pot is in great vintage condition. This is a wonderful example old traditional Acoma pottery. It is interesting to note that every Acoma pot has an old pot incorporated in it. The potters take old pot shards and grind them up to use as temper for a new pot. Acoma Pueblo is believed to have been established in the 12th century or earlier. It is the oldest continually inhabited community in the United States. It consists of several villages, but the most well known village is Sky City which sits atop a 357-foot mesa. This mesa was inaccessible to enemy raids for centuries because there was only one way up and that was a heavily guarded narrow stairway where one had to use handholds to ascend. Today, there is a paved road to the top. That is the only modern day convenience, however, as there is no running water, electricity, or telephone lines. A little more than 50 people live up on top of the mesa year round, the remainder of the people living in the farming villages below. Acoma Pueblo artists are known for their beautifully crafted pottery.