Camille “Hisi” Quotskuyva learned to make pottery from her mother, Dextra Quotskuyva, a sister of noted painter Dan Namingha and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano, Annie Healing and Rachel Nampeyo.  She is known for her use of traditional imagery and the delicate painting of her designs.  This bowl is a classic round shape.  The top is painted with two butterflies and two flowers. The side of the bowl has a more complex checkerboard lightning design.  The bowl is painted with bee-weed and red clay slip.  The bowl was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface.  The piece is signed on the bottom, “Hisi Nampeyo” and a corn plant for Corn Clan.  Note the subtle variations in color from the firing.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.

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Nampeyo, Camille "Hisi" (b. 1964)

Camille Hisi Nampeyo

Camille "Hisi" Quotskuyva Nampeyo (b.1964) learned to make pottery from her mother, Dextra Quotskuyva. Camille is a sister of noted painter Dan Namingha and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano, Annie Healing and Rachel Nampeyo. She is known for her use of traditional imagery and the delicate painting of her designs. Hisi has won numerous awards for her pottery and has been featured in various books on Hopi pottery. Her work can also be found in museums such as the Denver Art Museum and the Heard Museum.