2015-14 Polychrome jar with “NeMPayo” signature

2015-14 Polychrome jar with “NeMPayo” signature

This is a particularly well-formed jar and has a strong visual presence in spite of its modest size and unexceptional painting. It is included in this collection because of the signature on the bottom: “Nempayo.” Form: The form of jar 2015-14 is slightly bulbous,...
2015-13 Jar with patchwork, angular design

2015-13 Jar with patchwork, angular design

This jar was made by Lillian Gonzales (ca 1930- — 2015), great granddaughter of Nampeyo through grandmother Annie and Lillian’s mother Rachael Namingha. Lillian had four sisters who grew to adulthood, two of whom gained considerable fame as potters (Dextra and...