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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