Eagle Tail Design
Eagle-feather seed pot by Rachel Sahmie Nampeyo. A version of the class “Old Lady” design, Rachael used a rather formal Greek key design around the opening and added dragon fly symbols. Almost too perfect, the irregular blushing helps make this a powerful pot. For...
Eagle Tail Design
Hopi, Sikyatki Revival wide-shouldered shape, monochromatic eagle-feather design, by Mark Tahbo (1991). The balanced shape, beautiful finish, blushed firing, unique design, and careful but not perfect painting make this an exceptional vessel. Mark Tahbo is the...
Eagle Tail Design
Hopi jar, a variation of the traditional “eagle-feather” Sikyatki/Nampeyo design by Nellie Nampeyo Douma (born 1896; died 1978), one of “Old Lady” Nampeyo’s three daughters. Nellie can do more delicate and balance work (see 1993-02), though Rick Dillingham comments...
Eagle Tail Design
The pot has an understated, classic elegance of design and a beautiful blushing from the uneven firing. It seemed expensive, but the price averages out with 1988-02. Darlene is the great-great granddaughter of...
Eagle Tail Design
Hopi low-shoulder jar, eagle-feather design, Darlene Nampeyo. Although an accomplished artist (“Best of Show” at the 1987 Museum of Northern Arizona show), Darlene was not experienced at firing large pots. Born in 1956, she spent a couple of weeks in the summer of...
Eagle Tail Design
Hopi seed bowl, eagle-feather design, Adelle Nampeyo. Adelle (born 1959) is daughter of Elva (2001-06) and thus granddaughter of Fannie (1981-05; 1995-12 and 2001-07). Her sisters are Neva (1994-04) and Miriam (1999-04). Adelle discussed her commitment to traditional...
