Nampeyo, Loren Hamilton – Jar with Flute Players

2.25"w x 4"h

$ 375.00

Loren Hamilton is a son of noted potter Tonita Nampeyo and a grandson of Fannie Nampeyo.  This jar is carved with two flute players and a corn plant.  The figures are then painted with additional clay slips to create pottery designs. There are additional shard patterns along the edge of the carving.  The recessed area around the carved designs in etched with linear patterns. The remainder of the ajr is polished tan.  The jar was traditionally fired and it is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Loren H Nampeyo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.