1987-03  Polik’Mana Redware Bowl

1987-03 Polik’Mana Redware Bowl

Hopi red-ware bowl, Shalako Kachina on interior by Beth Sakeva (unsigned). 1970s? The Museum was unable to identify the maker since the shop manager kept poor inventory records (inventory # M9505 on bottom). Based on the “style of design,” Rick Dillingham suggests...
1986-04 Bowl with Sunflower Design

1986-04 Bowl with Sunflower Design

Hopi, small bowl, Alfonso Sakeva. Artist (male, age 33) was trained at the Indian School, Santa Fe; he is the son of Beth Sakeva (1987-03). Clay coloring is unusually even and orange, although the pot was not kiln-fired. Alfonso Sakeva (b. January 20, 1952) is the...
1986-02 Seed Pot

1986-02 Seed Pot

Hopi seed jar, Poivee Stella Huma. Becky and I had visited her home in Polacca in December 1983. For another jar by Stella Huma, see...