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Native American seed pots are traditional, small-mouthed clay vessels created by Southwestern indigenous artists - such as the Acoma, Jemez, Santa Clara, and Navajo pueblos. Historically, tribes used these closed or small-opening pots to store precious seeds (such as the "Three Sisters": corn, squash, and beans) over the winter to protect them from pests, moisture, and spillage. By the mid-1970s, the form evolved into a dedicated fine art collectible. Jewelers and potters also began crafting contemporary versions in materials like sterling silver or hand-etched clay.
