Folk Art Other Animal Design
This bowl began as an attempt to depict clearly the design on a faded Nampeyo bowl, then a second design from an ancient Sikyatki bowl was added, and thus the bowl displays designs on both the interior and the exterior. Rachael Sahmie made the bowl at my request, and...
Effigy, Folk Art Bird Design
This is a parrot with a pedigree. Hopi women produced very similar effigies more than 600 years ago. Judging from the size/weight of the effigy, the walls of this vessel are substantial but not thick, although the head may be solid. The blushing is of uniform color...
Folk Art Butterfly Design
This is a simple, elegant and peaceful jar. The five lobes on the jar are formed by pushing out the walls of the wet clay vessel. The smooth exterior feels sensuous in the hands. The widest diameter of the jar is 5 times the size of the small 1.3125” base, thus the...
