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“People of the White Rock,” or the Acoma people, are originally from a pueblo of New Mexico, from which they inherited a rich art tradition. For centuries, the predominantly female skill of pottery has been transmitted to younger generations. Acoma pottery can be identified by its complex polychrome motifs and hand-painted designs of abstract animal, floral, and figurative forms. Potters engage in a laborious process that involves all stages of production, including preparation, decoration, and firing.