Polychrome Stew Bowl with Tulip Design [SOLD]

This Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo polychrome stew bowl probably dates to the first quarter of the 20^th century. It has the traditional rag-wiped bentonite slip, black rim around the top, and a very wide red band wiped below the decorated section. The main body is decorated in a single extremely bold design that is sometimes referred to as a “tulip design.”

There is a framing line at the rim and another one at the lower design panel, both of which feature ceremonial line breaks that continue through the entire design panel. The bowl has a slight flexure just below the rim, a trait on early 20^th century bowls.

There is some evidence that the bowl was used. There is a small rim crack but the bowl is stable.

Provenance: The bowl is currently the property of Isleta Pueblo artist, Ed Jojola Shirpoyo, who brought it to us to sell for him. Prior to his ownership, there is an indication written in pencil on the interior of the bowl that reads: “To Helen From Bill February 1^st 19.. ” (part of the date is indistinguishable).