Hopi Monochromatic Large Seed Jar [SOLD]

When one sees stippling on a Hopi seed jar as well as a long graceful bird beak, the temptation is to attribute it to Nampeyo of Hano, but more needs to be considered that those attributes.  The vessel shape of this jar could be associated with Nampeyo but the upturned rim is not typical of her style.  It is most likely that a member of her family is responsible for this one, perhaps an early jar by Fannie Nampeyo or even one by Annie Healing.  It is a beautiful jar in vessel shape and design.  It is refreshing also to see that it was decorated in monochromatic tone rather than polychrome.  The design is typical of Sikyatki-revival as interpreted by Nampeyo and the jar appears to date as early as the 1920s.

Condition: very good condition with abrasions on the base

Provenance: from a gentleman in Colorado

Recommended Reading: Canvas of Clay: Seven Centuries of Hopi Ceramic Art by Wade and Cooke