Nampeyo Pollaca seed jar, c. 1885
Hopi seed jar, c. 1885-90, by "Old Lady Nampeyo"
6" x 9", Pollaca slip, Excellent condition
This is a wonderful example of the early work of the Legendary Master Nampeyo. The Pollaca slip puts this at the beginning of her career and pre-dates the Sikyatki revival. This piece bears none of the Sikyatki influence that typifies the greatest body of her work and is thus a rare and wonderful jar.
Nampeyo's granddaughter, Dextra Quotskuyva, said that the arched cones represent prayers. Thus the design becomes a prayer wheel.
This would be a worthy addition to any art collection.
"When I first began to paint, I used to go to the ancient village and pick up pieces of pottery and copy the designs. That is how I learned to paint. But now I just close my eyes and see designs and I paint them." Nampeyo c. 1920's
6" x 9", Pollaca slip, Excellent condition
This is a wonderful example of the early work of the Legendary Master Nampeyo. The Pollaca slip puts this at the beginning of her career and pre-dates the Sikyatki revival. This piece bears none of the Sikyatki influence that typifies the greatest body of her work and is thus a rare and wonderful jar.
Nampeyo's granddaughter, Dextra Quotskuyva, said that the arched cones represent prayers. Thus the design becomes a prayer wheel.
This would be a worthy addition to any art collection.
"When I first began to paint, I used to go to the ancient village and pick up pieces of pottery and copy the designs. That is how I learned to paint. But now I just close my eyes and see designs and I paint them." Nampeyo c. 1920's
