Nampeyo, Hopi Polychrome Seed Jar, c.1880

Item: QOPT1016C
Material: native clay
Size: 4 3/4" height x 8 1/2" diameter
Period: Historic
Origin: Hopi Pueblo
Artist: Nampeyo

This is a traditionally made and fired Hopi polychrome seed jar attributed to Nampyeo. The surface coloration indicates the jar was coal fired. The mid body is decorated in Sikyatki revival design of abstracted avian motifs. The jar is in original condition with no apparent restoration or repair.

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