Jeff Suina

Cochiti Pueblo Pottery

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Antlers and Socks: The Story of Deer Dancer

I knew there was a reason I held on to this one. When I returned to the clay in January of 2026, I had fresh memories of the holiday season in the Pueblo. During the winter in Cochiti, there are many dances and ceremonies. The one that has always resonated with me is the deer dance.

The deer dance is an event that honors the deer, their spirit, and their role in our culture. Alongside the bigger buffalo dancers, participants wear complex headpieces comprised of actual antlers and spruce branches, alongside an equally mesmerizing dance costume.

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