This is a conceptually simple pot with a powerful, elegant presence. This collection has a number of pots with this […]
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2015-06 Wedding vase with Pottery Mound Spirit Beings
Although this collection contains hundreds of Hopi pots, only three others are in the form of a “wedding vase” (1998-03, 2010-04 […]
2013-07 Three Bird Jar
The shape of this jar is a typical Nampeyo family form, with a short neck, a wide shoulder used for […]
2011-27 Small Bat Wing Bowl
This small bowl was among the last formed by Priscilla Namingha. It was left unfinished when she died in September […]
2010-08 Large Red Clay Vase with Feet and Hand Designs
Formed from yellow clay (“sikyatska”) that turns red upon firing, this large vase features designs based on the outlines of […]
2008-10 Large Pot with Classic Nampeyo Eagle-Tail Design
The signature on the bottom is faded and the pot listing garbled the signature with the comment “Signed for Osuana […]
1999-10 Shard Design Bowl with Handprints
A low bowl with polychrome designs on both the inside and exterior by Jean Sahmie and her granddaughter, Muncie, age […]
1999-08 Large Vase with Nampeyo Spider Design
Large jar with “Old Lady” spider design, by Jean Sahme. This distinctive design was painted by Nampeyo, especially during the […]
1998-08 Small Plaque with “Bird Hanging from Sky Band” Design
Like pots by her sister Rachel, this elegant small disk is a variation of the ancient Sikyatki design adopted by […]