Nampeyo, Priscilla Namingha – Canteen with Eagle Tail Designs

7.5"w x 7.5"h

$ 975.00

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 canteen has a round shape and an elongated neck.  The handles are polished red and there are eagle tail designs down the front and the back.  The jar was traditionally fired so there are slight blushes to the surface.  It is signed on the bottom “Priscilla Namingha Nampeyo”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.  It is featured in Lillian Peaster’s “Pueblo Pottery Families” on page 53.