Vintage Polychrome Hopi Bowl by Sarah Colleteta, Signed

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Vintage Polychrome Hopi Bowl by Sarah Colleteta, Signed. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Signed on the bottom. … Read more Vintage Polychrome Hopi Bowl by Sarah Colleteta, Signed. In good condition with wear consistent with age. Signed on the bottom. An original auction sticker with date attached to bottom.

Size:  7.75”D x 3.75”H


Sarah Colleteta is a celebrated Hopi potter whose work embodies the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of the Hopi people. Known for her exquisite craftsmanship and intricate designs, Colleteta creates stunning ceramics that reflect the spiritual and natural world of Hopi life. Using time-honored techniques passed down through generations, she hand-coils, shapes, and fires her pottery, often adorning it with symbolic motifs such as rain clouds, katsina spirits, and geometric patterns. Each piece tells a story, connecting the past with the present in a vibrant expression of Hopi identity.

Colleteta’s work has been exhibited in prestigious institutions, including the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, where her pieces are part of their permanent collections. Her pottery is admired for its elegance and cultural significance, making her a respected figure in Native American art. Sarah Colleteta’s ceramics are not just art—they are a living tradition, preserving the beauty and wisdom of her ancestors for future generations.

A portion of the proceeds goes to The Hopi Foundation.

“The Hopi Foundation was founded to bridge the gap between modern and traditional. The question of how a vital, complex, and sophisticated people can maintain not only their values but their own voice and contribution to humankind in the face of encroachment by a dominant and forceful majority culture is an important one. The values of the Hopi people include millennia-old practices concerned with respecting the rights of other people, respect for and protection of the environment, self-determination and an attendant repugnance for government welfare programs, and integration of all aspects of life into a balanced and harmonious way of being.

In our 30-plus years of existence, we have initiated, grown, and housed nearly 20 projects that benefit our Hopi/Tewa communities in the areas of culture, well-being, capacity building, sustainability, farming, historical preservation, and youth development.” See less