Book - The Legacy of a Master Potter: Nampeyo and her Descendants [SOLD]

From the Back Cover:

Here is the long-awaited study of the Hopi-Tewa woman who revived the fine art of Hopi pottery making and inspired five generations of artists, not only among her own descendants but among Native Americans throughout the Southwest. Nampeyo takes her rightful place as a great artist whose unique genius lifted Native American pottery and design to a true art form.

THE LEGACY OF A MASTER POTTER Nampeyo and her Descendants

By Mary Ellen and Laurence Blair

Publisher: Treasure Chest Books

Soft cover, first edition, 1999

Contents

Foreword by Wm. Bruce McGee

Preface

Acknowledgments

1.  History of the Hopi-Tewa People

            Migration Period

            The Exodus

            Period of Consolidation

            The Synergistic Trio

         The Hopis’ World Expands

2. Opening the Door: Nampeyo of Hano

            Birth to Marriage

            Climb to Twilight

            Nampeyo’s Art

            Unexpected Inspiration

3.  Pottery Making, Nampeyo Family Style

            A visit to Grandmother

            The Clay

            Decorative Raw Materials

            Pottery Forming

            Smoothing and Polishing

            Decoration

            Designs and Symbols

            Drying and Firing

            Marketing

4. Continuing the Legacy

            The Nampeyo-Lesou Progeny

            The Recognition of Indian Pottery as Art

            Annie Healing

            The Healing Children

            William Komalestewa Lesou

            Nellie Lesou Douma

            Wesley Lesou

            Fannie Lesou Polacca

Notes

Appendix A—Nampeyo Family Designs

Appendix B—Family Genealogy

References

Index

A Color Portfolio

Condition: Used, good condition, no markings