Nampeyo, Camille “Hisi” – 7″ Tall Water Jar with Cardinal Wings and Rain Clouds (1997)
$ 1,600.00
Camille “Hisi” Quotskuyva learned to make pottery from her mother, Dextra Quotskuyva, a sister of noted painter Dan Namingha and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano, Annie Healing and Rachel Nampeyo. She is known for her use of traditional imagery and the delicate painting of her designs. This is a spectacular water jar that is thin-walled and tightly painted. The rim of the jar is turned out and polished red. The shoulder of the jar is rounded and there are cardinal wings separated by rain clouds. Note the thin lines, which was Hisi’s “signature” at her very peak of pottery making. The jar was traditionally fired to a deep coloration. The piece is signed on the bottom, “Hisi” and a corn plant for Corn Clan. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
In stock
Camille “Hisi” Quotskuyva learned to make pottery from her mother, Dextra Quotskuyva, a sister of noted painter Dan Namingha and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano, Annie Healing and Rachel Nampeyo. She is known for her use of traditional imagery and the delicate painting of her designs. This bowl is a classic shape with a narrow base and flat top. The piece has four eagle tails painted with bee-weed (black) and highlighted with two different colors of red clay that are stone polished. The bowl was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface. The piece is signed on the bottom, “Hisi” and a corn plant for Corn Clan. Note the subtle variations in color from the firing. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
Brand
Nampeyo, Camille "Hisi" (b. 1964)
