Nampeyo, Rachel – Jar with Migration Pattern (1970’s)

5"w x 5"h

$ 500.00

Rachel Namingha Nampeyo was a gradndaughter of Nampeyo of Hano and a daughter of Annie Healing. She was the mother of noted potters Priscilla Nampeyo, Dextra Quotskuyva, Eleanor Lucas, Emerson Namingha and Ruth Namingha. She was known for her use of traditional designs on her pottery and continuing the pottery legacy of her grandmother.  This jar is a striking piece with a classic shape and the migration pattern as the design.  Note the fine lines of the migration pattern. It was originally purchased in the early 1970’s.   The jar is signed on the bottom and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.