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Nahohai, Randy – Kiva Bowl with Dragonflies Petroglyph Figures (2011)
8.75"w x 4.5"h
$ 800.00
This is a very unusual piece by Randy Nahohai. He was known for his innovative Zuni pottery. This is a classic Kiva Bowl shape. A kiva bowl is so described by the shape of the vessel with the step designs for the sides. The steps represent the steps into the kiva, and there are always four on the bowl, representing the four directions. The interior of the bowl is painted with clay slips and there are four dragonflies and a swirling “cosmos” pattern. The exterior has four figures inspired by the petroglyphs. Randy said about this piece:
“This piece, when you view from the bottom, represents the Milky Way and the Southeastern Utah. All pigments used are obtained in the ZUni area except for the mica, which comes from Northern N.M. The designs are all from rock art found in the local Zuni area.”
The kiva bowl is exceptional and captures the innovative changes later seen in Randy’s pottery. The painting has an exceptional textural feel and the mica adds to the overall impact of the piece. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “R. Nahohai ’11”.
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This is a very unusual piece by Randy Nahohai. He was known for his innovative Zuni pottery. This is a classic Kiva Bowl shape. A kiva bowl is so described by the shape of the vessel with the step designs for the sides. The steps represent the steps into the kiva, and there are always four on the bowl, representing the four directions. The interior of the bowl is painted with clay slips and there are four dragonflies and a swirling “cosmos” pattern. The exterior has four figures inspired by the petroglyphs. Randy said about this piece:
“This piece, when you view from the bottom, represents the Milky Way and the Southeastern Utah. All pigments used are obtained in the ZUni area except for the mica, which comes from Northern N.M. The designs are all from rock art found in the local Zuni area.”
The kiva bowl is exceptional and captures the innovative changes later seen in Randy’s pottery. The painting has an exceptional textural feel and the mica adds to the overall impact of the piece. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. It is signed on the bottom, “R. Nahohai ’11”.
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Nahohai, Randy (1958-2016)
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Randy Nahohai[/caption]
Randy Nahohai is a son of Josephine Nahohai and brother of Milford Nahohai, Priscilla Tsethlikai and Irene Nahohai. He is well known for his innovative Zuni pottery which is influenced by historic pottery shapes and designs.
Randy Nahohai[/caption]
Randy Nahohai is a son of Josephine Nahohai and brother of Milford Nahohai, Priscilla Tsethlikai and Irene Nahohai. He is well known for his innovative Zuni pottery which is influenced by historic pottery shapes and designs.