Sahmie Nampeyo, Rachel – 12″ Wide Jar with Birds and Rainbows (1980s)

This is an exceptional jar by Rachel Sahmie.  She was a daughter of noted potter Priscilla Nampeyo and a descendant of Nampeyo of Hano.  She was a sister of noted potters Jean Sahmie, and Bonnie Sahmie.  This jar has a high, round shoulder and short neck. The neck is polished with red clay.  Above the shoulder, there are cloud and bird wing designs.  On the sides of the jar there are birds and flowers.  There is a rainbow design that runs across the entire jar.  It is a very unusual and complicated design. The jar was traditionally fired to create the blushes on the surface.  It is signed, “R Sahmie” and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

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