Paqua Naha | First People Pots

2014-03 Corrugated Redware Jar with Parrot Designs

This jar is formed of yellow clay that fires red (sikyatska), which is more difficult to work than the more usual gray clay that fires yellow/orange. The pot is somewhat thick-walled and thus heavy for its size. The base of the vessel is particularly heavy with the...

2006-08 Small Bowl with Bird Hanging from Sky Band Design

Bird Hanging from Sky Band Design

The blotchy red paint indicates a pre-1930 date of manufacture. The bowl is very well formed with a thick, uncrackled slip that shows the polishing on the bottom. On the inside, a small piece of the slip has flaked off, which revealed a darker reddish underbody. Given...

2001-05 Large Sikyatki Revival Olla with Frog Symbol

Uncategorized

Large, low Hopi jar with four panels of polychrome decoration, including abstract feather designs floated on yellow clay with orange blushes, signed with Paqua Naha’s frog symbol. Late 1940s or early 1950s (?) This is a beautifully done pot with great presence. Ed...

2014-03 Corrugated Redware Jar with Parrot Designs

2006-08 Small Bowl with Bird Hanging from Sky Band Design

2001-05 Large Sikyatki Revival Olla with Frog Symbol

Browse by Category

Browse by Year Obtained

Browse by Artist

Browse by Culture