2002-01 Rounded Square Bowl

2002-01 Rounded Square Bowl

Small pot with eagle tail and triangular design, squared off opening by Lillian Gonzales Namingha, with D. Fritz. The painting is very precise and the firing very even. Lillian is the sister of Dextra Quorskuyva (1998-03) and Priscilla Namingha (1991-05, 1993-03 and...
2001-07 Striking Art Deco Seedpot

2001-07 Striking Art Deco Seedpot

Yellow ware seed pot with almost flattop, geometric polychrome designs, signed “Fannie Nampeyo.” 1940s (?) The overall effect of the pot is striking. While the painting on the pot incorporates eagle feather, tail and “small brick” designs used by her mother and sister...
2001-06 Small Polychromatic Design Bowl

2001-06 Small Polychromatic Design Bowl

A small simple yellow ware pot with feather design by Elva Nampeyo. There is a chip on the rim. Elva (1926-1985) was born in the Corn Clan House belonging to Nampeyo. Early in her life she watched her grandmother make pots; under the tutelage of her mother she began...