2020-19  “Earth in Balance” snake pot

2020-19 “Earth in Balance” snake pot

There are pots in this collection that are spectacular because of the complexity of their design (cf 1999-10).  Seedjar 2020-19 is spectacular because of its simplicity of form. I also respond to its form because, for me, it recalls Nampeyo, whose name can be...
2020-18  Abstract katsina-face jar

2020-18 Abstract katsina-face jar

  This design is part of the standard repertoire of Fannie Nampeyo and was also frequently used by her daughters on their pottery. Pot 2020-18 is well-formed and painted.  What is unusual is that it is signed with the name of Fannie’s son, Harold (Polacca)...