Reycita Cosen (b. 1927)  is a daughter of potter Pasqualita Baca and a niece of Nestora Silva. While she no longer makes pottery, she was known for the complex carving on her pottery.  Each piece was coil built, carved, stone polished and traditionally fired.  This is one of her classic carved vessels with fox handles.  The handles and inside of the bowl are all fully polished!  The exterior is carved with a walking bear paw design around the neck and avanyu (water serpent) around the sides.  Note the depth of the carving and the highly polished surface.  The piece is signed, “Reycita Cosen”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.  igns around the body of the piece.  Note the depth of the carving on the jar!  The bottom is signed in the clay.  The jar is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.