Pacheco, Paulita – Bowl with Four Deer

Paulita Pacheco (b. 1943) is a sister of noted potter Robert Tenorio.  She is married to Gilbert Pacheco and her daughter, Rose Pacheco continues to make traditional-style Kewa pottery.  Paulita learned to make pottery from her mother Juanita C. Tenorio and grandmother Andrea Ortiz. This bowl has a round shape. There are four deer painted on the surface of the jar.  Each has a different design on the body.  The piece is signed on the bottom, “Paulita Pacheco”.  It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.