1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, Kachina Design, Polacca Ware, Polik'Mana
The two rectangular vessels in the collection This “tray” is really a painted tile surrounded by a 1.6-inch high wall. If it were only a tile, it would likely be one of the largest Nampeyo tiles known. One prehistoric example of this tray form is documented. Based on...
1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, White-Slip Ware
The form of this jar is unusual; lobed pots are not generally made at Hopi. The painting features motifs that are typical of Nampeyo’s work. A notation on the bottom of the jar indicates that it was purchased in 1917. Because Nampeyo had substantial visual impairment...
1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, Folk Art Bird Design
Pot 2015-05, ca late 1880’s This is an engaging, beautiful jar. For all its beauty, it is also a jar of contradictions; from their interaction would come a renaissance of Hopi pottery. Jar 2015-03 allows us a glimpse into the creative mind of the young Nampeyo....
