Thomas Tenorio #083217

$1,400.00

This tall new jar has a wonderful shape and size. Hand coiled, traditionally fired and painted with natural pigments, Thomas explains that “the top half of this piece is summer clouds, big and bold! The bottom half is with fall and winter clouds. He gathers all of his natural pigments from within the Santo Domingo Pueblo. He cleans, hand mixes, hand coils, shapes, and fires his pottery outdoors. Thomas’ traditional works have an earthy, organic feel. The jar is signed: Thomas Tenorio Kewa NM ‘23

13” high by 7 1/2” wide

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Thomas Tenorio

Thomas Tenorio, was given the Indian name of “U-Nah-Thee-Wah” when he was born into the Pueblo of Santo Domingo in 1963. He is the grandson of Pete Aguilar and the son of Trinidad Aguilar and Anacita Tenorio. Thomas felt that the ancient traditional method of pottery making was dying within his Pueblo, so he was inspired to try to resurrect this long standing tradition.He creates traditional polychrome pots, often with a contemporary flare with designs. Working in clay since 1972, he is a self taught potter.

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