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Hopi Pueblo Upright Polychrome Water Canteen by Jean Sahme Nampeyo - C3903G
Jean has a very artistic style of creating designs on pottery. She does not hesitate to select parts of traditional Sikyatki design elements and to arrange them in a most artistic and pleasing manner. The designs she chose for this jar are selections from Sikyatki pottery and appear to be bird-like in form with an insect added as a surprise element. Her arrangement of the design in a non-structured pattern provides for interesting viewing. The canteen is decorated on front. It is provided with a twisted rawhide strap for use in hanging. It sits upright in a secure manner. It is signed J. Sahme Nampeyo.