2008-15a Longer-Handled Plainware Dipper
2008-13 Bowl with “Z Bird” Flying Hero
In the center of the bird’s body, the design forms a large “Z.” If superheroes live at Hopi (and they probably do), this must be a portrait of “Z Bird,” who proudly flies to the rescue of those in need. This is a fine, spirited, folk figure. Unknown date of...
2008-08 Small Pot with Two Different Folk Butterflies
This unsigned and casually painted pot has two different butterfly designs, crosshatching, and other standard Hopi/Hopi-Tewa design elements. This is “folk” art—not “fine” art—and it makes me smile. Probably made 1930s to 1960s, but this is just a guess. Such folk...
