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Vintage Nellie Nampeyo Polychrome Bowl, Signed. Hand built clay bowl with polychrome exterior. Signed on the bottom. In good condition …
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Vintage Nellie Nampeyo Polychrome Bowl, Signed. Hand built clay bowl with polychrome exterior. Signed on the bottom. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Please refer to the photos for details.
Size: 4”D x 2.25”H
Nellie Nampeyo (1896–1982), the eldest daughter of renowned potter Nampeyo of Hano, played a vital role in continuing her mother's artistic legacy. Trained from childhood in traditional Hopi-Tewa techniques, she mastered the hand-coiling method and the intricate Sikyátki-style designs that her mother had helped revive. While deeply rooted in these ancestral traditions, Nellie developed her own distinctive style, characterized by bold, confident patterns and exceptional craftsmanship.
Her work gained widespread recognition and can be found in major museum collections, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian, the Heard Museum, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the Denver Art Museum. Through her artistry, Nellie Nampeyo not only honored her mother's influence but also ensured the continuity of Hopi-Tewa pottery for future generations.
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- Dimensions
- 4ʺW × 4ʺD × 2.25ʺH
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- In good condition with wear consistent with age. In good condition with wear consistent with age. less
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