2016-01	Red-rimmed bowl with spout

2016-01 Red-rimmed bowl with spout

Annie Healing (Nampeyo) was probably in her late 40’s or early 50’s when she made this bowl. Signed with her name, it was clearly made to sell to tourists. However its utilitarian form, white slip and red lip reflect a Polacca polychrome tradition that was typical of...
2015-14 Polychrome jar with “NeMPayo” signature

2015-14 Polychrome jar with “NeMPayo” signature

This is a particularly well-formed jar and has a strong visual presence in spite of its modest size and unexceptional painting. It is included in this collection because of the signature on the bottom: “Nempayo.” Form: The form of jar 2015-14 is slightly bulbous,...
2015-13 Jar with patchwork, angular design

2015-13 Jar with patchwork, angular design

This jar was made by Lillian Gonzales (ca 1930- — 2015), great granddaughter of Nampeyo through grandmother Annie and Lillian’s mother Rachael Namingha. Lillian had four sisters who grew to adulthood, two of whom gained considerable fame as potters (Dextra and...