Artist Frances Pino Torivio (1905-2001) was one of the important revivalist’s matriarchs of Acoma Pueblo. She made large pottery jars in the prime of her life and was known for her beautiful Nativity scenes. She attending the Santa Fe Indian Market in 2001 at the age of 96, and was displaying her beautiful smaller pieces of pottery. She taught both her daughters, Lilly Salvador and Wanda Aragon to make pottery and also Edna Chino and was influential in teaching other potters in the 70’s. She stayed with the traditional firing techniques and designs.

This lovely bowl measures 3 3/4” tall by 4” diameter. Hallmarked and in good condition.