jar, Nampeyo of Hano

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Nampeyo of Hano, jar
Nampeyo of Hano, jar
Nampeyo of Hano
jar
early 1900s
Nampeyo of Hano
Cultural affiliations: Hopi
1859–1942, active 1880–1940
jar, early 1900s
Where object was made: First Mesa, Arizona, United States
Material/technique: ceramic; paint
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 21 x 36 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 8 1/4 x 14 3/16 in
Credit line: Gift from the Menninger Foundation
Accession number: 2007.4077
On display: Michaelis Gallery
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Empowerment
This jar, with its wide flat shoulder and intricate red and black designs, is an example of the style that Nampeyo is most famous for introducing. She was inspired to create this style of pottery by studying the designs on archaeological pot fragments, leading to a movement in Hopi pottery called Sikyatki Revival. This revival was carried on by Nampeyo’s descendants and other artists in her Hopi community.
Empowerment
This jar, with its wide flat shoulder and intricate red and black designs, is an example of the style that Nampeyo is most famous for introducing. She was inspired to create this style of pottery by studying the designs on archaeological pot fragments, leading to a movement in Hopi pottery called Sikyatki Revival. This revival was carried on by Nampeyo’s descendants and other artists in her Hopi community.
The Object Speaks
Although unsigned, the age, unique shape, and distinctive painting style of this jar indicate that it was produced by Nampeyo of Hano. Nampeyo was of Hopi and Tewa descent and based her pottery shapes and designs on excavated sherds of 15th–17th century Hopi pots.

Exhibitions

Empowerment
Susan Earle, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
Kristina Walker, curator
Angela Watts, curator
2022–2027
The Object Speaks
Cassandra Mesick Braun, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
Celka Straughn, curator
2016–2021