Greater Nicoya female figure on a feline-effigy bench, AD 800–1200 Linea Vieja area, Costa Rica Pottery. All photos by Ernest Amoroso, courtesy of the American Indian Museum Thousands of years ...

A change in the potters’ cultural milieu that had more of an impact on pottery design and production was the opening of the Santa Fe Trail in 1821. “The availability of mass-produced metal ...

"This is a rim shard. See the designs," Waymire said after bending to pick up what turned out to be a piece of American Indian pottery. "They mixed seashells and clay and baked them over fire.

learn how pottery flutes are made and make your own clay medallion based on the designs in the museum’s collection. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. American Indian Museum. Also, check out our ...