This Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo polychrome serving bowl probably dates to pre-1940s. It has the traditional rag-wiped bentonite slip, black rim around the top, a red band wiped below the decorated section, and stone polished red slip on the interior. The main body is decorated in two separate extremely bold design panels. One panel is comprised of traditional triangular black elements connected together. The other design is what is sometimes referred to as a “tulip design.”

There is no evidence that the bowl was used at the pueblo prior to being sold. The bowl is still in excellent condition.

Recommended Reading: A River Apart: The Pottery of Cochiti & Santo Domingo Pueblos (click here to view details of book) by Valerie Verzuh, et al. (This book is no longer available from Adobe Gallery)