Acoma Pueblo pottery is painted, typically using red and orange (terra cotta) outlined in black. Acoma artists are known for their use of fine line designs, symbolizing falling rain, are painted closely together. 

The parrot, introduced by the Spanish, is special to the Acoma people; according to legend, the parrot led a group of Acoma women to a clean, cool watering hole. The Native American vase is designed with two spouts, symbolizing your individuality. For the wedding ceremony the vase is filled with pure water, herb tea or wine. The bride drinks first then hands it to the groom, symbolizing the sharing of one life, one love. Native American families consider the vase a sacred treasure to display in their home and pass from one generation to the next.