Native American Fine Art and Jewelry

Hopi/Tewa Vintage Jar by Fannie Nampeyo

$3,800

Artist: Fannie Nampeyo
Style: Jar
Pueblo: Hopi/Tewa
Period: Vintage
Dimensions: 6.25” D x 5.25” H

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About The Artist

Fannie Nampeyo (circa 1890–1987) was a renowned Hopi potter from the Hopi-Tewa tribe of Arizona. Born into a family of skilled artisans, she carried forward the traditional art of pottery making, learning from her mother and grandmother. Fannie revitalized ancient Hopi designs, combining traditional elements with her own creative flair, particularly the distinctive Sikyatki style. Her intricate pottery, often adorned with geometric patterns and symbolic motifs, became highly sought after. A significant figure in Native American art, Fannie Nampeyo’s works continue to influence generations of artisans and are celebrated for their cultural and artistic significance.

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Pueblo

Hopi-Tewa pottery is created on the Hopi Reservation which is located in northeastern Arizona. It is an area that is surrounded by the Navajo Reservation. Hopi consists of three Mesas, each of which has several villages. The Hopi-Tewa people speak the Tewa language and are primarily located in First Mesa in the villages of Hano and Polacca. They are descendants of the Tewa-speaking Pueblo people of New Mexico who came to the Mesa around the time of the Pueblo Revolt in 1680.

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