Nampeyo, Melda Garcia – Seed Bowl with Eagle Tail Design

4.25"w x 3.25"h

$ 125.00

Melda Garcia Nampeyo is a great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano.  She is a granddaughter of Fannie Nampeyo and a daughter of Leah Garcia Nampeyo.  This seed bowl has a classic eagle tail pattern. It is repeated four times on the sides of the bowl. They are painted with bee-weed (black) and highlighted with red clay. The jar was traditionally fired so there are slight blushes to the surface.  It is signed on the bottom, “Melda Nampeyo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.