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ca. 1955
3.25" H x 7.375" D
Hand Coiled Clay Pottery with Black on Orange Geometric Design and Lizard Artist Mark on the Bottom
In Good Condition with Minor Fading
Hopi Pueblo pottery, originating from the Hopi people of northeastern Arizona, is renowned for its hand-coiled construction, natural clay bodies fired in open pits (often using sheep dung for fuel), and intricate designs inspired by ancient Sikyatki polychrome traditions revived by influential artists like Nampeyo of Hano in the late 19th century. These pieces often feature motifs such as birds, feathers, geometric patterns, and animals symbolizing fertility, rain, and clan affiliations—lizards being a common emblem representing agility and desert life.
Condition:
Very Good
Tribe:
Hopi
Year Range:
1950 - 1975
Region:
Southwest
Dimensions:
3.25 in7.38 in
Category:
Pottery Bowls and Jars Post 1940
