Sahmie, Ida – “Story Teller” Tile

3.25" x 4"

$ 225.00

This is a charming tile by Ida Sahmie.  The tile is fully polished and painted with natural clay slips and bee-weed (a plant) for the black. It is entitled, “Story Teller”.  On the front, there is a scene with a hogan, sheepherder, planted corn, birds in the sky and a woman cooking.  Take a closer look at all the detail, especially all the little sheep!!  While the black and white are painted, some of the designs are etched into the clay.  It’s definitely wonderfully painted with great detail!  Ida is a daughter-in-law of Priscilla Nampeyo and Ida continues to make beautifully formed pottery with wonderfully complex designs.  She has won numerous awards for her pottery at events such as Santa Fe Indian Market.  She is the only Navajo potter creating this unique style of ethnographic pottery.  It is signed on the side in the clay, “Ida Sahmie”.