Nampeyo Seed Jar, c. 1905 updated
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This is a Nampeyo Seed Jar c. 1905; dimensions are 2" x 8"; excellent condition.
The painted design is clearly an indication of Nampeyo's work. Notice how she is combining the feather/bird motifs of prehistoric Sikyatki pottery with some of the fretted geometric designs of Kayenta and Mesa Verde style prehistoric wares.
Rather than simply copying a prehistoric design, she is merging two prehistoric designs into her own original creation, so that the design actually resembles a bird in flight with both wings out when viewed straight on. The two triangles on each side in the middle represent the bird's open beak. Also, the design fits on the unusual shape in a comfortable and successful manner, and is rendered in strong confident lines characteristic of Nampeyo's drawing,
This is a Nampeyo Seed Jar c. 1905; dimensions are 2" x 8"; excellent condition.
The painted design is clearly an indication of Nampeyo's work. Notice how she is combining the feather/bird motifs of prehistoric Sikyatki pottery with some of the fretted geometric designs of Kayenta and Mesa Verde style prehistoric wares.
Rather than simply copying a prehistoric design, she is merging two prehistoric designs into her own original creation, so that the design actually resembles a bird in flight with both wings out when viewed straight on. The two triangles on each side in the middle represent the bird's open beak. Also, the design fits on the unusual shape in a comfortable and successful manner, and is rendered in strong confident lines characteristic of Nampeyo's drawing,
