Traditional Sikyatki Revival Design Jar signed Dextra [SOLD]

In the 1960s and 1970s, Dextra Quotskuyva Nampeyo worked with her mother, Rachel Namingha, and painted on her pottery the traditional Sikyatki designs made famous by the Nampeyo family. She continued this for a number of years, yet she never repeated the same design, ever, according to her.  Later she developed her own unique style of design which she continued using throughout her career.

The design on this jar is an adaptation by Dextra of the traditional Sikyatki-style reintroduced by Nampeyo and continued by her descendants.    This is one of those beautiful Eagle Tail designs she created from traditional inspiration.  The polychrome decoration is repeated four times around the jar.  The polished red around the neck and shoulder leads to the matte finish of the painted design. Although not dated, the jar probably was made in the 1970s or 1980s before Dextra expanded into more abstract designs.

Condition: very good condition with some very minor abrasions to the painted surface.

Recommended Reading:  Painted Perfection: The Pottery of Dextra Quotskuyva by Martha Struever

Provenance: from a gentleman in Albuquerque