Nampeyo, Priscilla Namingha – Bowl with Hummingbird Tail Designs (1970s)
$ 650.00
Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo was a great-granddaughter of Nampeyo of Hano and granddaughter of Annie Healing, She was also a sister of Dextra Quotskuyva Nampeyo. Priscilla was the matriarch of a family of renowned potters, including Rachel, Bonnie, Nyla, and Jean Sahmie. Priscilla began making pottery when she was only seven years old, under the guidance of Nampeyo of Hano. This bowl is coil-bulit and thin-walled. It is painted with a “hummingbird tail” design. There is a short tail in the center with rounded bird wings to the side. The top is polished red. The bowl was traditionally fired, so there are striking blushes on the surface. Priscilla was known for her traditional designs along with the tightly painted designs. It is signed on the bottom “Priscilla Namingha”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair
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