Hopi Pottery : 2 Very Good Hopi Pottery Jars By Adelle Nampeyo #292

Hopi Pottery 292. Description: Ca. 1970's-1980's, Pair of small similar pottery jars, one with a yellow slip, the other buff. Both in very good condition. 2-5/8" x 3-3/8", 2" x 3". Adelle Lalo-Nampeyo was born into the Corn Clan in the Hopi-Tewa Nation in August, 1959. She is one of the great granddaughters of the famous Nampeyo, who was known for reviving and expanding the beautiful ancient pottery designs from the archaeological site at Sikyatki on the eastern side of the Hopi First Mesa. Adelle was inspired to learn the art of pottery making from her Mother, the late Elva Nampeyo. She was also taught by her Grandmother, the noted Hopi potter Fannie Polacca Nampeyo. She has been making pottery since 1979. She is the sister of Miriam Nampeyo, who also is a very talented Hopi-Tewa potter, as well as Neva Polacca, Choyou Nampeyo and Elton Tewaguna Nampeyo. She specializes in Traditional Hopi pottery, black and red on yellow jars and bowls. Adelle specializes in the handmade traditional