Adelle Nampeyo Native American Hopi Polychrome Pottery Seed Jar

Description: Adelle Lalo Nampeyo is a member of the famous Nampeyo family. " Born(1959), Hopi/Tewa, Corn Clan, active 1970-present Adelle is the Great-granddaughter of Nampeyo; granddaughter of Fannie Polacca Nampeyo; daughter of Richard and Elva Tewaguna Nampeyo; sister of Elton Nampeyo, Miriam Tewaguna Nampeyo and Neva Polacca Choyou Nampeyo." Reference: Hopi-Tewa Pottery: 500 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf. This beautiful pottery shaped seed jar is decorated with traditional Nampeyo Hopi design elements. It is symmetrical and well balanced in shape and design. It has a beautiful soft terra cotta polished background with a few red orange accents and black painted design. These designs are reminiscent of ancestral Hopi pottery. The color palette is earth toned featuring shades of orange, brown and black. These colors evoke the Arizona desert landscape. Hopi pottery is hand coiled, painted with natural paints made from Bee Weed plant, minerals and painted with a Yucca brush. Pots are covered in sheep dung and fired outdoors. Hopi pottery is renowned for its intricate designs, often reflecting the tribe's spiritual beliefs, ceremonies, and daily life. Collectors value Hopi pottery for its artistic expression, cultural continuity, and spiritual resonance. Each piece reflects the skill and creativity of the individual potter. Circa: 2024Measures: 5" wide x 3" tall approximately - Opening 2"Hallmark: Signed Adelle Nampeyo with a CornstalkCondition: New. No cracks, chips or repairs. Slight blemishes consistent with handmade, hand polished, hand painted, fired pottery. Please enlarge photos as they are a large part of the description.

Price: 295 USD

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

End Time: 2024-12-04T22:31:40.000Z

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