Sahme, Jean – Tile with Double Eagle Tail Design
$ 375.00
Jean Sahme was a daughter of noted potter Priscilla Nampeyo and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano. This is one of her intricately painted tiles. The design is a classic double eagle tail design. There are small dragonflies in the corners. The tile is very intricately painted with bee-weed and the red is a clay slip. The tile is traditionally fired. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the back “Sak Hon’See” with her hallmark (a fish) and a corn plant (for Corn Clan).
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Jean Sahme was a daughter of noted potter Priscilla Nampeyo and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano. This is one of her intricately painted tiles. The design is a classic Hopi-Tewa Butterfly Maiden Katsina. The figure is very intricately painted with bee-weed and the red is a clay slip. The tile is traditionally fired. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the back with her hallmark (a fish) and a corn plant (for Corn Clan). While Jean no longer makes pottery, there is a wonderful creativity in each of her pieces!
