Patricio, Robert – Large Water Jar with “Stars in the Galaxy” Design

11"w x 11.25"h

$ 2,400.00

This water jar by Robert Patricio utilizes classic Acoma imagery.  Robert is known for his classic forms and use of both traditional and pre-historic imagery.  This jar is coil built and thin-walled. It has a classic water jar shape with a high shoulder and an elongated neck.  The jar is intricately painted interlocking stars around the neck and the shoulder.  There are triangular mountain and cloud designs.  The dramatic imagery gives the appearance of the stars looking out into the night sky.  Note the use of the thin lines to accentuate the shapes.  It is exceptional in design! The black and white coloration gives the jar a very modern appearance.  Robert is certainly one of the leading traditional Acoma potters working today which is evidenced by his stunning forms and complementary designs.  The jar is signed on the bottom, “R. M. Patricio”.  The last photo is of Robert next to the jar.

Robert said recently of his pottery:

““The pottery inspires me to keep going.  Keeping the tradition alive in making pottery, that’s how we were brought up.  Our ancestors started making pottery.  It’s amazing what comes of a piece of clay. When you come to Acoma it’s peacuful and quite.  When you look a piece of pottery, you see the same peacefulness.”   Robert Patricio, 2020