2012-11 Sikyatki Shards A and B

2012-11 Sikyatki Shards A and B

Shard A: according to Fewkes (1919: 241-242 and plate 78), the design on shard “A” represents a prayer offering (Nakwakwoci) consisting of breast feathers tied in a proscribed way to the end of a string. A very similar design can be found on the “Bird Hanging from Sky...
2012-10 Corrugated Pueblo III Repurposed Jar

2012-10 Corrugated Pueblo III Repurposed Jar

This small pot is formed from about 23 layers of clay coils that were pinched on the outside to create a rough texture, but smoothed on the interior of the bowl. One suggestion is that the exterior coils absorb more heat for cooking than a pot with a smooth exterior....
2012-07 Siitalpuva Bowl with Corn and Flowers

2012-07 Siitalpuva Bowl with Corn and Flowers

The form of this pot is ordinary. The walls are thick for its size and the bowl lacks the blushing from firing that can add great visual appeal to a Hopi pot. It’s the painting that is extraordinary. The design is somewhat worn, with the red paint more fugitive than...