Pacheco, Paulita – Square Bowl with Pueblo Bird and Rain Designs (1990s)

8"w x 4"h

$ 200.00

Paulita Pacheco was a sister of noted potter Robert Tenorio.  She was 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 is classic Santo Domingo style open bowl. The interior of the bowl has a Pueblo bird. The inner rim has clouds.  The outside has rain designs.  It is painted with  wild spinach plant (black) and red clay slip.  The jar was traditionally fired.  The piece is signed on the bottom, “Paulita Pacheco”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

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