2010-09 Bowl with Incurved Rim – Monochromatic Winged Creature Design and Lug
“This is a powerful, wise being” Rachel told me when speaking of this bowl. The design was modeled after an ancient Jeddito design; Steve Elmore sent Rachel an image of the ancient bowl. Such designs remind Rachel of her Mother, she told me: “My Mom and I used to...
2010-02 Tile with Hemis Kachina
The Niman dance is held in July at most Hopi villages and marks the departure of the kachinas from the mesas. This Hemis Kachina is generally selected and the main dancer for the event. The curvilinear elements inside the border of the tile on three sides give the...
2010-01 Tile With Two Navajo Ye’ii Bicheii Beings
Ye’ii Bicheii deities are known as “Grandfather of the Gods” or “Talking Gods” and appear during the last night of the Navajo winter ceremony. Although unsigned, the tile was made by Julian (“Mimps”), the brother of Jake Koopee. Born on 11/26/77, Julian has been...
2009-26 Tile with Polychromatic Design of Long Hair Kachina and Corn
Logan was born on 7/1/83 and, guided by brother Jake, has been making pottery for only one month. Logan, however, is a katchina carver and painter and this explains the fine painting and imaginative design of the corn and katchina image. (A photograph of a Pahlik Mana...
