Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo was a great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano and granddaughter of Annie Healing.  Priscilla began making pottery when she was only seven years old, under the guidance of Nampeyo of Hano. This is certainly one of the most unusual pieces we have had by Priscilla. The bowl is round and fully polished.  It is painted with two bands of shawl designs.  There is an additional band around the bowl with a stylized pueblo and kiva ladder bowl.  What makes the piece unusual is the lid. The lid is a sculpted Big Horn Sheep with polished horns.  The lid and the bowl make a striking combination.  The bowl was traditionally fired, so there are striking blushes on the surface.  Priscilla was known for her traditional designs, along with the tightly painted designs.  It is signed on the bottom “Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is nice to see such a large and classic-designed piece of her work in the gallery!

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Nampeyo, Priscilla Namingha (1924-2008)

Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo

comes from a family of renowned potters, as the great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano and granddaughter of Annie Healing, and sister of Dextra Quotskuyva Nampeyo. Priscilla is also the matriarch of a family of renowned potters, including Rachel, Bonnie, Nyla, and Jean Sahmie. Priscilla began making pottery when she was only seven years old, under the guidance of Nampeyo of Hano. She was renown for her classic style of pottery with beautiful forms and traditional imagery. Priscilla's pottery can be found in numerous books on Hopi pottery and various magazine articles published in Arizona Highways throughout the years.

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