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Late 20th Century
11.5" H x 12.25" D
Hand Coiled Black on White and Carved with Kokopelli and Geometric Motif Design Signed M&R Romero Acoma, Pueblo New Mexico 11/00
In Very Good Condition
Michael Romero (born 1964) and Robin “Shy-Yai-Zta” Romero (born 1968) are full-blooded Acoma Pueblo artists who work collaboratively. They learned traditional hand-coiling and natural-pigment techniques as teenagers and specialize in finely detailed etched designs. Common motifs include hummingbirds, deer, elk, wolves, floral patterns, geometric Acoma elements, and kachina dancers. Pieces are typically signed “M & R Romero, Acoma, N.M.,” “M. R. Romero, Acoma Pueblo, NM,” or similar variations. pueblodirect.com They are related to other Acoma potters such as Deborah Aragon, Gertrude Romero, and Wilbert Aragon. Their work is known for precise line work, textural contrast from etching after firing, and use of traditional black, white, and red slips.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Acoma
Year Range:
1975 - 2000
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
11.5 in12.25 in
Category:
Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940
