Santo Domingo Pueblo Stew Bowl [SOLD]

This is a fine and somewhat unusual Santo Domingo small bowl that follows the pueblo's traditions in every aspect of materials, construction and design. The unusual aspect is that the interior and exterior display a rather pinkish color, most likely due to excessive heat during the firing process.

The main body is decorated in black vegetal paint over the rag-wiped bentonite slip. The interior and exterior are completely covered in the pinkish slip without an underbody red band. The rim is black and does not display a ceremonial line break. The design consists of beautiful dark black dynamic clouds that give the feeling of billowing storm clouds.

There is no evidence that the bowl was used at the pueblo prior to being sold. It is in very good condition. There are no breaks, chips, etc.

Provenance: From the estate of Transcendental artist Florence Pierce of Albuquerque who passed away in 2007 at the age of 89. She was best known for luminescent paintings made of pigmented resins on reflective surfaces. Her interest in abstraction began in the 1930s when she was an associate of the Transcendental Painting Group. The New York Times called her “the doyenne of abstract art in the Southwest” following her art exhibit in New York City in 2006.