1992-06 Small Sikyatki Butterfly Jar

1992-06 Small Sikyatki Butterfly Jar

Folk Art Butterfly Design

Hopi, Sikyatki low-shouldered jar, Grace-Chapella-butterfly design by Dianna Tahbo (born 1960). Grace’s daughter Alma Chapella Tahbo had a son Ramon Tahbo. He married Mary and they had a son Mark (1958-2017) and a daughter, Dianna (1960-2011). For a picture of Dianna...
1991-05 Jar with Fine-Line Migration Design

1991-05 Jar with Fine-Line Migration Design

Fine-Line Migration Design

Hopi pot, “fine-line migration design,” by Priscilla Namingha (Nampeyo), one of Rachel Namingha’s (1924–2008) five children. Made about 1970. This is a very fine-line rendition of a traditional “Old Lady” Nampeyo design, itself derived from an Anatovi Pueblo design of...
1991-04 Jar with Arrow & Feather Design

1991-04 Jar with Arrow & Feather Design

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Hopi jar, abstract feather/Sikyatki design by Leah Garcia Nampeyo (born 1928; died 1974), one of Fannie’s seven children. Made about 1971. This is a fine jar with good design, balance and color. For a pot with a very similar design painted by Melda Garcia (Leah’s...
1991-03 Large Underfired Jar with Eagle-Tail Design

1991-03 Large Underfired Jar with Eagle-Tail Design

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...