Nichols, Robert Cleto – Bowl with Carved Double Fish Design

Robert Cleto Nichols is known for his deep carved pottery.  Each piece is coil-built, carved, and stone polished.  This bowl has a fish as the main design.  As the bowl is turned the fish is made up of kiva step and melon rib designs.  Then there is a second, smaller fish!  Note the depth of the carving on the bowl.  It was traditionally fired black and signed on the bottom in the clay, “Robert Cleto Nichols”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.