Ancestral Spirits Circle Umbrella
This umbrella features traditional Pueblo designs by renowned potter Robert Tenorio. The outer layer is bordered by Robert's pueblo designs. The inner layer is black. The umbrella has an automatic open with a steel shaft, 8 full fiberglass ribs and made of 100% polyester. Umbrella has a 46" spread. Robert Tenorio (b. 1950) of Santo Domingo (Kewa Pueblo), New Mexico is one of the foremost Pueblo potters working today and has played an extremely important role in reviving and bringing attention to the legacy of Santo Domingo pottery. He first learned the fundamentals of working with clay at the age of ten from family members, including his grandmother Andrea Ortiz. Today he is known for his polychrome pots created in the traditional Santo Domingo style, which typically features a red base and red interior and black designs painted on a buff background. Robert is particularly known for his large vessels with striking geometric and nature designs inspired by centuries-old Santo Domingo