1995-03 Small Seedpot – Eagle Tail Design

1995-03 Small Seedpot – Eagle Tail Design

Eagle Tail Design

Eagle-feather seed pot by Rachel Sahmie Nampeyo. A version of the class “Old Lady” design, Rachael used a rather formal Greek key design around the opening and added dragon fly symbols. Almost too perfect, the irregular blushing helps make this a powerful pot. For...
1995-02 Small Plainware Utility Canteen #1

1995-02 Small Plainware Utility Canteen #1

Canteens, Utility Pots

Hopi utility canteen, 1920s, sealed with pinion pitch. The canteen was made for use and not for sale to tourists. The canteen was collected in about 1927 by Mary and Harold Colton, directors of the Museum of Northern Arizona. After the Colton’s death, this pot was...