2018-15 Small jar with avian motif

2018-15 Small jar with avian motif

This small pot is a good though small example of the Sikyatki Revival pottery made by Garnet Pavatea (1915-1981), who for many years was a frequent pottery demonstrator at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The pot is somewhat thick-walled and thus unexpectedly heavy....
2012-16 Plainware Bowl with Impressed Design

2012-16 Plainware Bowl with Impressed Design

Made of grey clay that fires beige, this plainware low bowl is decorated with three rows of impressed triangular design. Garnet Pavatea was known for using a can opener to create such impressions and, although she was a fine painter, this technique became her iconic...
2011-06 Pair of Ceramic Moccasins

2011-06 Pair of Ceramic Moccasins

Right boot = 3.88” h X 3.25” long sole X 1.82” wide sole X 2.625” w at top. Left boot = 4.0” h X 3.38 “ long sole X 1.88” wide sole X 2.688” w at top. These are pottery models of Hopi leather fringe boots. Each is signed by the maker. The left moccasin has been...
1998-10 Jar with Two Birds Design

1998-10 Jar with Two Birds Design

Hopi-Tewa pot with two bird designs, by Garnet Pavatea. Born in 1915 in Hano, Garnet Pavatea began making pottery around 1946 and continued until her death in 1981. She often demonstrated her art at the Museum of Northern Arizona, entered over 400 pieces for judging...