Tse-Pe, Dora – Black & Sienna Bowl with Bear Lid (1992) and Ribbon
4.75"w x 6.5"h (w/ lid)
$ 2,400.00
Dora Tse-Pe learned to make pottery from her mother-in-law, Rose Gonzales. She was renowned for her beautifully formed and highly polished pottery. This is one of her classic pieces from 1992. It is a highly polished black bowl and a fully polished bear lid. The bowl is two-toned sienna around the rim. The bowl and lid create a striking contrast of colorations. It is simple and yet a classic for San Ildefonso pottery. It is signed on the bottom, “Dora of San Ildefonso” and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. There is a second-place ribbon from the 1992 Santa Fe Indian Market.
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Tse-Pe, Dora (1939-2022)
Dora Tse-Pe learned to make pottery from her mother-in-law Rose Gonzales. She began making her own pottery in the late 1970's. Her work continues to be inspired by the shapes and styles of Rose's pottery yet with Dora's distinctive high polish. Her pottery is signed on the bottom in the clay, "Dora Tse-Pe". Dora has won numerous awards for her work at Santa Fe Indian Market and the Heard Museum Indian Fair and her pottery can be found in numerous books, including "The Art of Clay" and "Legacy of Generations".