Nampeyo of Hano Hopi-Tewa Polychrome Bowl [SOLD]

Hopi-Tewa potter Nampeyo of Hano created this beautiful polychrome bowl. We have seen many bowls by Nampeyo over the years, but we never tire of studying them, as each example is unique in some way. This piece comes from the collection of Dr. Edwin L. Wade, co-author of Canvas of Clay: Seven Centuries of Hopi Ceramic Art.  The bowl dates to 1905-1907, when Nampeyo made this and many other pieces for sale at Harvey Hopi House at the Grand Canyon. 

The notable strength of this bowl is the coloration. Outstanding designs appear in bold black and soft red over a warm orange slip. Those who are familiar with Nampeyo's work know that none of this is out of the ordinary; it's the strength of each color and the manner in which they enhance one another that is remarkable.

A thick band of black circles the interior of the bowl about two thirds of an inch below its rim. A second, thin band appears within the larger band. It contains a symmetrical circular composition with feather designs and triangular spirals. These designs appear over a gorgeous slip in warm orange, which shifts in certain areas to a cream tone. The bowl's form is excellent, and the designs suit it perfectly. This is an excellent example of the work of Nampeyo of Hano.

Condition: this Nampeyo of Hano Hopi-Tewa Polychrome Bowl is in excellent condition

Provenance: from the collection of Dr. Edwin L. Wade, co-author of Canvas of Clay: Seven Centuries of Hopi Ceramic Art

Recommended Reading: Canvas of Clay: Seven Centuries of Hopi Ceramic Art by Edwin L. Wade and Allan Cooke

TAGS: Hopi Pueblo, Fannie Polacca Nampeyo, Nellie Nampeyo Douma, Annie Healing Nampeyo, Nampeyo of Hano, Hopi-Tewa Potter and Matriarch