1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, Folk Art Other Animal Design, Polacca Ware
3.375” h X 5.25” w Dating “to around 1880 and likely a Keam innovation,” the engaging creatures on this pot represent an early attempt by Hopi (Hopi/Tewa) potters to create a product that would appeal to the tourist trade.” (Quoted comments from Ed...
Uncategorized, Utility Pots
This pot is beautifully formed, painted and fired. The form is graceful and well proportioned. The painting is simple but elegant. The pot is nicely blushed from the outdoor firing. The red paint on the front panel was lightly applied or has faded or worn, giving this...
1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, Utility Pots
The bowl has an outside radius of 10 inches. The bottom 6 inches were formed in a basket; the remaining 4 inches were added with clay coils. The basket had about 30 coils. The edge coil of the basket was finished with a toothed edge forming small triangles whose...
1880s to 1900 Transition Ware, Canteens, Folk Art Bird Design, Polacca Ware
Collected at Hopi ca 1879 According to Wade and McChesney, vertical Polacca canteens of this form are derived from the older San Bernardo tradition (1981:569). The Keam collection contains examples of such San Bernardo canteens (1981:73) and similar Polacca B vessels...
