Doris Patricio was the matriarch of a family of exceptional potters, including Robert Patrico.  Each piece is coil-built and painted with bee-weed (black) and clay slips. This wedding vase has a classic shape with a round body and a twisted handle.  The handle is slipped red.  The body of the vase is polished white and has a classic Acoma eagle on each side.  They are highlighted with a red clay slip.   It is signed “D. Patricio”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.