Robert Tenorio

Robert Tenorio is a world-renowned potter from the Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico. He is credited with revitalizing the traditional pottery techniques of his people, using only natural clay and wild spinach plant pigments for his signature black-on-red and black-on-cream designs. Robert’s work is characterized by its adherence to ancestral forms and hand-coiled construction, often featuring geometric patterns and stylized nature motifs. His dedication to preserving the authentic methods of Pueblo pottery has made him a leading figure in Indigenous ceramics, with his work showcased in major museum collections globally.