Sahmie Nampeyo, Rachel – Clay Tile with Double Birds

3.5" x 3.75"

$ 200.00

Rachel Sahmie 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 is a clay tile and the front is fully polished.  It has a double bird design that is painted with bee-weed and clay slips.  It was traditionally fired to create the strong blushes on the surface.  Is signed “R. Sahmie”.  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.

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