Robert Tenorio #7817

$600.00

This shallow open bowl, made in the mid 2000’s is a marvelous example of that traditional work. He did a terrific job in designing and decorating this bowl with birds, flowers, clouds, and waves. The bottom side of the bowl is also wonderful; depicting the wedding basket motif. The soft tones of his polychrome reds/whites/ and blacks work so nicely on this piece. It would be a terrific addition to one’s collection of classic, traditional work from Santo Domingo.

2 ½” high by 11” wide

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Robert Tenorio

(Santo Domingo) (Kewa)

Robert Tenorio (b. 1950) of Santo Domingo (Kewa Pueblo) is one of the most well-known Pueblo potters working today. He has been instrumental in reviving the traditions of Santo Domingo pottery. He began making pottery as a youngster – at ten years old ! abd was guided by his grandmother, Andrea Ortiz. Today he is known for his polychrome pots created in the traditional Santo Domingo style, which typically features a red base and red interior and black designs painted on a buff background. Tenorio is particularly known for his large vessels with striking geometric and nature designs inspired by centuries-old Santo Domingo pottery. All of Tenorio’s pots are constructed by hand using the traditional coil method and fired outdoors using cottonwood bark as fuel. His pigments are also created from natural organic materials, including Rocky Mountain bee weed. Tenorio studied at the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) and has won numerous awards at Santa Fe Indian Market and other prestigious Native arts shows.

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