This is a classic large bowl by Jacob Koopee. The piece is coil-built and stone polished.  It is painted with bee-weed (black) and clay slips. The bowl has an asymmetric opening.  The top is painted with a Hopi boy, and Hopi girl, and a rain cloud.  There is a very classic “old style” depiction of the faces and bodies.  They are highlighted with two different colors of red clay. The raincloud has both red and the mauve colored-clay that he used.  They are surrounded by stars.  The bowl was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface.  It is signed on the bottom, “Koopee”.  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

“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