Namingha, Les – “Nature Walk” Jar (1999) Ribbon
$ 5,800.00
Les Namingha is one of those potters who continues to defy expectations in his innovative clay art. This jar is from 1999 and it is entitled, “Nature Walk”. The jar has a round shape and a short neck. It is painted in various layers of coloration giving the piece a distinctive texture. The lines are the “walk” and the geometric designs along the “path” represent everything from rivers to the sun, moon, and forest. It is creative and visually dynamic jar. It is signed on the bottom, “Les Namingha”. The jar has a Blue Ribbon from the 1999 Santa Fe Indian Market. Interestingly, the ribbon is signed by judges Al Qoyawayma and Robert Nichols. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Les Namingha is one of those potters who continues to defy expectations in his innovative clay art. This jar is entitled “Vibrato.” The shape of the jar, with a wide shoulder and short neck, is inspired by historic Sikyatki forms. The neck of the jar has triangular mountain designs. The top of the shoulder has mountain geometrics in red. Note the spiraling black lines. That is how Les depicts the traditional Hopi migration design! The side of the jar has a checkerboard pattern meant to represent the mountains in the distance with the blue sky and green for trees. The base is stunning with a swirling, interlocking linear design. The migrations are connecting. It is a bold and creative jar! The jar is signed, “Les Namingha”. Once again Les creates such thoughtful work and challenges the viewer to find a deeper meaning in each piece!
