Potje met abstracte motieven, waarvan de oorspronkelijke betekenis niet zonder meer is te duiden. Moeder Ramona Pino en zoon Lorenso Pino uit Laguna Pueblo werkten hier samen aan. Ramona zoekt oude potscherven die zij tot poeder vermaalt en als magering voor haar klei gebruikt zodat die plastisch blijft en de potten niet scheuren tijdens het bakproces.<BR> <BR> Hedendaagse pottenbakkers hebben bijna altijd een verhaal te vertellen bij de motieven die zij gebruiken. Deels wortelen deze in hun historische en cultutrele tradities, maar ook worden verhalen soms verzonnen om aardewerk aantrekkelijker voor klanten en daardoor beter verkoopbaar te maken.<BR> <BR> "Ka-waikkah" is the traditional name of Laguna and means Lake People. Traditional Laguna pottery is similar to that of Acoma, but pottery similar to that of Zuni was also produced. Crushed potsherds are used as temper and decorations are painted on in red and black on a light-gray to white surface. In 1880 the rail¬road station reached the pueblo and a sdepot was opened. Soon potters were catering to the taste of travellers and tou¬rists, producing curios and miniatures in large quantities. Their own traditional pottery waned, only stopping short from oblivion. However, Laguna potterymaking was revived in the 1970s, notably by example from Evelyn Cheromiah and Gladys Paquin. Traditional pottery experienced a comeback but Laguna potters also are open to outside influences as is shown by some micaceous and blackwares, scraffitto carving and modern design.<BR> <BR> The feast of Saint Joseph, celebrated on March 19 and September 19 attracts many visitors to the festivities, including a Pueblo baseball tournament and arts and crafts market. The tribally owned Casa Blanca Commercial Center on highway I-40 includes a super market and several shops offering pottery for sale. Arts and crafts fairs are organized on Mother's Day and in early December.<BR>