2011-22 Monochromatic Jar with Stippling

2011-22 Monochromatic Jar with Stippling

This strikes me as a somewhat formal pot, in part because the design is monochromatic black. The solid paint is particularly inky and dark and contrasts with the stippled areas, which gives some variation in texture. The four linear tails on each side of the pot...
2011-21 Migration Design Bowl

2011-21 Migration Design Bowl

This is the classic “fine-line migration” design of the Nampeyo family. It is said that a Nampeyo family potter “graduates” from being a student to being recognized by the family as an independent potter when she can competently do this ubiquitous (but difficult)...
2011-18 Small Ladle with Polychromatic Design

2011-18 Small Ladle with Polychromatic Design

This is a simple spoon with a simple design done perfectly. No wonder: scratch-signed into the side of the bowl are the names “Lowell/Dextra.” Dextra has trained many of the accomplished, young (mostly male) potters at Hopi; apparently, she is also instructing her...