Sikyatki-style Storage Jar by Fawn Navasie

This exquisite piece by Fawn Navasie Garcia of Hopi Pueblo features a series of three decorative panels, each showcasing Sikyatki-style stylized birds. The polished slip serves as a stunning backdrop for these intricate designs. Each bird is meticulously painted, with a curved beak in a rich brown hue and a spiral body in fine black line. The stippling within each panel beautifully represents bird feathers, adding texture and depth to the artwork.

Navasie's signature touch is evident in the fine details and craftsmanship, as well as in her unique fawn hallmark, which authenticates the piece. This pottery not only exemplifies traditional Sikyatki style but also highlights Navasie's skill in blending ancient techniques with her own artistic vision. The harmony of form, color, and texture makes this piece a remarkable addition to any collection.

Eunice Navasie (1920-1992) Fawn, Hopi Pueblo, was a sister-in-law of Joy Navasie (Frogwoman) and Pauline Setalla, her two brothers having married those two women. She was the mother of Dolly Joe Navasie (White Swann) and Fawn Garcia Navasie (Little Fawn or Fawn), both of whom are outstanding potters.

Condition: very good condition

Provenance: this Sikyatki-style Storage Jar by Fawn Navasie is from the estate of a Santa Fe resident

Recommended Reading: Fourteen Families In Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham

TAGS: Hopi Pueblo, Eunice Navasie (Fawn), James Garcia Nampeyo, Southwest Indian Pottery, Joy Navasie (Frogwoman), Pauline Setalla, Dolly Joe Navasie White Swann, Fawn Garcia Navasie (Little Fawn or Fawn)