Pot 2019-18 is the second corrugated pot in the collection that I believe was formed by Nampeyo and painted by a relative. The other (2012-14) is not signed, but its size, form, design and quality of painting are very similar to the pot discussed here. Generally...
This seedjar was once almost trash. Now it is both a significant part of this collection and helps explain the uncertain history of another pot I bought 9 years ago (2010-20). Together the two pots give us some insight into Nampeyo family history. The pot is signed...
This is a particularly well-formed jar and has a strong visual presence in spite of its modest size and unexceptional painting. It is included in this collection because of the signature on the bottom: “Nempayo.” Form: The form of jar 2015-14 is slightly bulbous,...
Seedpot 2013-12 is symmetrical, of even thickness, and smoothly sanded on the inside. The design is classic Nampeyo family with thick and thin framing lines bounding the painting. A cluster of design elements is evenly repeated four times around the shoulder of the...
If you think of this bowl as consisting of form, design and signature, it is unusual in two of these three criteria. The painting is typical of Hopi/Tewa pottery; the form and signature are very different than typical and therein lies a tale, imperfectly known. Form:...
