"C. Dodge" 1999 Acoma Pueblo-Style Pottery Bell

Updated August 25, 2026

Large hand-decorated pottery hanging bell signed “C. Dodge 1999” on the interior. The inside is additionally inscribed “Acoma, New Mexico, Pueblo Group – Ancient Pottery Design” and marked “3L3.” The bell features a white/gray ground extensively decorated in black with geometric and figural imagery inspired by traditional Pueblo pottery designs, including stylized animals, birds, architectural/geometric forms, and repeating bands. The bell is fitted with a cord suspension and a large rounded clapper, with an extended pull cord below. Measures approximately 9" tall x 8" wide, with an impressive 28.5" total hanging length including the cord. Although the inscriptions clearly reference Acoma, New Mexico and Pueblo pottery design, I was unable to find reliable documentation online identifying “C. Dodge” as a recognized Acoma Pueblo potter. Because of that, I would not attribute this as Native American/Acoma-made without further provenance. It is safest and most accurate to catalog it as an Acoma Pueblo-style or Acoma-inspired pottery bell based on the markings present on the piece. A substantial and visually striking Southwestern decorative bell with bold monochromatic Pueblo-inspired imagery and a dated artist signature. See photos for details.

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