Traditional Open Bowl by Arthur & Hilda Coriz, Santo Domingo

Traditional Open Bowl Arthur Coriz (1948-1998) and Hilda Coriz (1949-2007)Santo Domingo Pueblo, NMclay, pigment2 1/2" high x 6" diameterArthur and Hilda Coriz are husband and wife potters from Santo Domingo Pueblo, New Mexico. Hilda is a sister of award-winning potter Robert Tenorio, and began making pottery with the encouragement of her brother. Arthur learned to make pottery by watching his wife Hilda and her brother Robert. When they first started, Arthur and Hilda would make pots while Robert would create decorative designs and do the painting. Within two years time, Arthur was painting pots for himself and his wife Hilda. They eventually became full-time potters, winning numerous awards at the Santa Fe Indian Market]]s between 1983-1998. They participated in exhibitions at the Santa Fe Indian Market and the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Arts & Crafts Shows. The Coriz' couple made pottery using the traditional methods of Santo Domingo potters. They used only natural clays and t