Koopee, Jacob – Jar with Nampeyo Bird on the Horizon (1999)
$ 650.00
This is a tall jar by Jacob Koopee. The piece is coil-built and stone polished. It is painted with bee-weed (black) and a deep red clay slip. The jar is plain and fully polished with a single medallion and an asymmetric rim. The design is inspired by the work of Nampeyo of Hano (see last photo). She would make open bowl with a red horizon band and a swirling Sikyatki bird. Jacob recreated that style one the front of the jar in a very mondernist appearance. The jar is signed, Koopee with his Flute Player hallmark. The piece was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
“I have been making pottery for about six years now (starting in 1990). I am well noted for making enormous pieces. I also put a lot of kachinas on my pottery. My passion of art in pottery has made me realize the importance of sharing it with others. Mainly with the younger generation. I collect my own materials, I make my own clay, mold my pots (hand-coiled), make my own paint (from wild mustard), paint with yucca brushes, and fire with sheep manure. I will continue this tradition and keep the children and grown-ups educated on the undying art of pottery, just like my grandmothers did!!” Jacob Koopee, Jr,, Spoken Through Clay
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This is a small bowl by Jacob Koopee. The piece is coil-built and stone polished. It is painted with bee-weed (black). The bowl is plain and fully polished. The design is a flute player, which is also Jake’s hallmark, so in effect, the signature and the design are the same! The piece was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface. It is signed with his flute player signature in bee-weed before firing. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. The piece was originally purchased directly from the artist in 1995.
“I have been making pottery for about six years now (starting in 1990). I am well noted for making enormous pieces. I also put a lot of kachinas on my pottery. My passion of art in pottery has made me realize the importance of sharing it with others. Mainly with the younger generation. I collect my own materials, I make my own clay, mold my pots (hand-coiled), make my own paint (from wild mustard), paint with yucca brushes, and fire with sheep manure. I will continue this tradition and keep the children and grown-ups educated on the undying art of pottery, just like my grandmothers did!!” Jacob Koopee, Jr,, Spoken Through Clay
