Folk Art Other Animal Design
This is a small but complexly-carved pot. Seen by itself, its conception and detailed execution are striking. Seen in the context of the eleven other pots by Nathan in this collection, the extraordinary range of ability of its maker is amplified. Form: From a...
Folk Art Other Animal Design
This thin pitcher is beautifully-formed and cute. The creature on both sides is complex but questionably fearsome. It’s an attractive package. Form: The mouth of the pitcher is triangular with a flat upper surface. The body is largely circular and thin....
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...
Folk Art Other Animal Design
This is an unusually thick bowl decorated with four bears, fairly crudely drawn, and a series of detailed pyramids. It is dated (19)76. Its creator, Steve Lucas, is known for his innovation and the extraordinary precision of his painting (cf 2021-18). Born...
Folk Art Other Animal Design
Some pots in this collection have designs that are difficult to interpret (2013-16, 2018-01) or remain enigmatic (2001-04), but the design on jar 2021-12 speaks clearly to the eye. Its beauty and grace are immediately accessible. Six different butterflies with...
Folk Art Other Animal Design
I am greatly enamoured of pottery by Rachael Sahmie and this have more pots by her than by any other potter, with the exception of Nampeyo. Seven generations of Nampeyo family pottery are included in the collection and I am always on the lookout for pottery by...
