Nampeyo, Camille “Hisi”- Jar with Eagle Tail Design

6.5\"w x 4\"h

$ 800.00

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 wide shoulder jar has a fully painted design with a stylized eagle tail pattern.  The red areas are fully polished with a red clay slip.  Note the intricacy and precision of the design!  The jar is signed on the bottom and dated 1-1995.  Note the subtle variations in color from the firing.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.