{"product_id":"hopi-pueblo-seed-jar-pottery-by-iris-yovella-nampeyo","title":"Hopi Pueblo Seed Jar Pottery By Iris Youvella Nampeyo","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. 2000\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3.25\" H x 3.625\" D\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Coiled Buff Colored Seed Jar with 3D Corn Motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris Youvella Nampeyo (1944–2018) was a renowned Hopi-Tewa potter from the Corn Clan, granddaughter of the legendary Nampeyo of Hano (who revived Sikyatki-style pottery) and daughter of Fannie Nampeyo. She belonged to one of the most influential pottery families in Hopi history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly in her career (starting in the 1960s), Iris created traditional painted polychrome pieces in the Sikyatki revival style. Later, she developed her signature style: stone-polished, unslipped buff-colored seed jars with delicate sculptural appliqué ears of corn (often one or more, with husks and stalks). These pieces feature no painted designs, emphasizing the natural clay's warm tan\/buckskin tone, high polish, and organic asymmetrical openings. The corn motif reflects her Corn Clan heritage and Hopi's deep cultural ties to agriculture—corn symbolizes life, sustenance, and spiritual significance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47317608824997,"sku":"240401-06","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/240401-06_1.jpg?v=1766187521","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/hopi-pueblo-seed-jar-pottery-by-iris-yovella-nampeyo","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}