1996-05 Bowl with Everted Rim & Avian Design

1996-05 Bowl with Everted Rim & Avian Design

Low polychrome bowl with an everted rim and a bird tail design formed and perhaps painted by “Old Lady” Nampeyo. There is a contrary informed opinion that the bowl was painted by her daughter Annie. Note that the “3-brick” element that appears four times...
1996-03 Globular Jar with Avian Design

1996-03 Globular Jar with Avian Design

Polychromatic jar with feather designs by Stella Huma. I think Stella Huma was an extraordinary potter; like 1986-02 this pot glows with almost an inner light. Her pots are finely balanced and the designs naturally fit the pot shape. I visited with Ms. Huma in 1987...
1996-01 Water Blessing Vessel

1996-01 Water Blessing Vessel

Tubular shaped pottery vessel with both ends bent up, pinched and open. Polychrome hummingbirds painted on both sides (the paint is scuffed), curved handle with four black dots. Made about 1910. I purchased the pot from Deborah Neal of the Old Territorial Shop,...