Deeply Incised, Red Ware Pot, Signed by Recognized Artists; Marty & Elvira Nampeyo, Shalako and Corn Maiden Motif
$575.00
This stunning deeply incised, red ware pot features depictions of the Zuni/Hopi Kachinas Shalako and Corn Maiden (Kachin Mana) on what could be considered the front and back of the pot. On the side is the depiction of a pueblo with a ladder possibly leading to a Kiva. This wonderful piece of Puebloan Artwork is deeply spiritual as well as beautiful.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This stunning deeply incised, red ware pot features depictions of the Zuni/Hopi Kachinas Shalako and Corn Maiden (Kachin Mana) on what could be considered the front and back of the pot. On the side is the depiction of a pueblo with a ladder possibly leading to a Kiva. This wonderful piece of Puebloan Artwork is deeply spiritual as well as beautiful.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
This stunning deeply incised, red ware pot features depictions of the Zuni/Hopi Kachinas Shalako and Corn Maiden (Kachin Mana) on what could be considered the front and back of the pot. On the side is the depiction of a pueblo with a ladder possibly leading to a Kiva. This wonderful piece of Puebloan Artwork is deeply spiritual as well as beautiful.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.
The pot was hand coiled, fired in the traditional manner and hand incised and painted. It is signed on the base: Marty & Elvira Nampeyo 2002. It stands approx. 6 inches tall, is approx. 4 ½ inches wide at the widest point of the body, the lip is approx. 2 ¼ inches external diameter, the base approx. 2 inches in diameter. With the exception of one very small flake on the outside of the lip, the pot is in very good condition with no evidence of chips cracks or repairs. Please carefully review photos for full perspective.
The role of the Shalako is to carry prayers for rain to the Gods, bringing the moisture necessary for crops.
Corn Maidens have a special role, symbolizing the prayers of the people for a bountiful harvest. As embodiments of fertility and growth, Corn Maidens represent the life-giving power of corn, a staple crop that has sustained many Native American tribes for centuries. Puebloans hold the Corn Maiden in high esteem, weaving her presence into their agricultural practices and spiritual rituals.
Marty Naha and Elvira Nampeyo are known for their development of unique incised redware. Kachinas are the favorites of this tandem couple, and as a result are almost always the focal point of their work. This talented pair come from a long line of artists, and actually share distant relations with Nampeyo. (Elvira being the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo). Their pottery pieces can be seen in various galleries throughout the southwest, such as the Heard Museum, in Phoenix, AZ. and the Museum of Indian Arts & Cultures, Santa Fe, NM. Their work is documented in publications such as Hopi-Tewa Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 101; and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 14-15; and Art of the Hopi by Lois Essary Jacka, p. 110.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.