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Hopi Jar by Nampeyo, c. 1890 available at elmoreindianart.comThis white slip jar is painted with an early eagle tail des...
04/18/2026

Hopi Jar by Nampeyo, c. 1890 available at elmoreindianart.com

This white slip jar is painted with an early eagle tail design with spiraling talons. This jar was pit fired traditionally, as evidenced by the cloud markings, by Nampeyo around 1890, early in her white slip period, before the Sikyatki Revival. There are similar pieces in the Smithsonian and Peabody Collection from the same period. This design developed into a major hallmark for the Nampeyo family.

This piece measures 5” in height by 6” in diameter and is in excellent condition.

Hopi Polacca Bowl, c. 1880’s available on our website elmoreindianart.comThis Polacca bowl has a two-panel abstract desi...
04/17/2026

Hopi Polacca Bowl, c. 1880’s available on our website elmoreindianart.com

This Polacca bowl has a two-panel abstract design in black and red on a yellow crackled slip. The designs show Zuni influence. This piece has a great presence with its square shape.

This piece measures 3” in height by 6 ½” in diameter and is in good original condition with some scuffs toward the base.

Hopi Pottery Mudhead Rattle w/ Feathers, c. 1940 available at elmoreindianart.comThis Hopi Mudhead rattle dates to circa...
04/16/2026

Hopi Pottery Mudhead Rattle w/ Feathers, c. 1940 available at elmoreindianart.com

This Hopi Mudhead rattle dates to circa 1940 and is formed in a warm, mud-toned, reddish-brown clay with a black bandana and black markings on his face. The figure’s head retains five bird feathers with rattling beads inside. The Mudhead Kachina serves as a messenger and entertainer to the Hopi people and sustains a deep mythology and function within Hopi culture.

This piece measures 7 ¼” in length by 3” in diameter and is in original condition with some minor scuffs. Unsigned.

Mojave 4-Spouted Figurative Vessel, c. 1890 available at ElmoreIndianArt.comThis 4-spouted figurative Mojave vessel has ...
04/15/2026

Mojave 4-Spouted Figurative Vessel, c. 1890 available at ElmoreIndianArt.com

This 4-spouted figurative Mojave vessel has classic geometric motifs, facial tattooing, and original bead work on the necklace and earrings. The figure’s stylized head and face morph into the vessel’s handle. This piece comes from the Mojave craftswomen along the Colorado River in Southern Arizona and dates to circa 1890.

This piece measures 7 ¼” high by 5 ¾” in diameter and is in excellent original condition.

Zia Bird Jar by Harviana Pino Toribio (1904-1949)This excellent 4-paneled Zia jar features two birds, and two flowers, e...
04/12/2026

Zia Bird Jar by Harviana Pino Toribio (1904-1949)

This excellent 4-paneled Zia jar features two birds, and two flowers, elegantly framed by kiva step designs and rainbows. The off-white slip, skilled painting, and the fine symmetry make this piece an excellent addition of historic Pueblo pottery to any collection.

Harviana Pino Toribio (1904–1949), known as Sr’audyuwi’, was a Zia Pueblo potter active from the 1910s through 1948. She produced a range of forms including polychrome ollas, jars, bowls, tiles, and miniature adobe houses. The daughter of Tomas Pino and Martina Galvan Pino, she married Frank Toribio in 1925, with whom she had two children, Felecita and Elsie Toribio.

This piece measures 11” in height by 11 ½” in diameter and is in good condition with minor scuffing.

Zia Footed Cup, c. 1920This polychrome cup from Zia Pueblo features the classic Zia bird design accompanied with flowers...
04/10/2026

Zia Footed Cup, c. 1920

This polychrome cup from Zia Pueblo features the classic Zia bird design accompanied with flowers. The interior of the piece is an earthy, reddish brown, while the exterior is slipped in a tan. The symmetrical form and warm, vibrant colors of this piece make it a great collectible. Good example of a classic bird symbol.

The cup measures 6” in height by 5” in diameter and has a small chip in the base.

Hopi Tableta c. 1940This vibrant Hopi tableta features a stylized Butterfly Girl framed by stepped architectural element...
04/08/2026

Hopi Tableta c. 1940

This vibrant Hopi tableta features a stylized Butterfly Girl framed by stepped architectural elements and radiating forms, symbolizing clouds, rain, and directional movement. Painted in bold mineral pigments of turquoise, red, yellow, and black, the composition is animated by strong geometric symmetry and finely detailed linework. Peacock feathers accent the eyes, adding dimensionality and ceremonial presence, while additional feathers extend from the perimeter, enhancing the sense of motion and spiritual energy.

This piece measures 19” high by 16 ½” wide and is in excellent condition.

Hopi Bowl w/ Sherd Design by Beth Sakeva (1926-1994)This finely formed Hopi bowl exemplifies Beth Sakeva’s signature “sh...
04/07/2026

Hopi Bowl w/ Sherd Design by Beth Sakeva (1926-1994)

This finely formed Hopi bowl exemplifies Beth Sakeva’s signature “sherd” design style, featuring a dynamic interplay of geometric panels that wrap fluidly around the bowl’s surface. The composition is richly layered with stylized bird elements, migration motifs, and fine linework, all rendered in deep brown and red against a warm, polished slip. A band encircles the upper rim, composed of repeating triangular forms, anchoring the more complex, interwoven design field below.

Beth Sakeva, a Hopi Tewa potter from a prominent lineage that includes her mother Hazel Shupla and relatives Irene Shupla and Lena Charlie, developed a distinctive voice within the tradition after beginning pottery in 1971.

This piece measures 4 ½”in height by 7 ¾” in diameter and is in excellent original condition.

Small Hopi Black on Red Open Bowl by Annie Nampeyo, c. 1905This redware bowl by Annie Nampeyo features a unique abstract...
04/04/2026

Small Hopi Black on Red Open Bowl by Annie Nampeyo, c. 1905

This redware bowl by Annie Nampeyo features a unique abstract design on the interior, framed by two black bands, and detailed with rain drop designs on the rim. This is a great addition to any collection and shows the strength of Nampeyo’s Sikyatki Revival.

This piece measures 1 ½” in height by 5 3/8” in diameter.

Yellowware Seed Jar by Nampeyo, c. 1910This Yellowware seed jar – a classic example of the Sikyatki revival - features a...
04/03/2026

Yellowware Seed Jar by Nampeyo, c. 1910

This Yellowware seed jar – a classic example of the Sikyatki revival - features avian motifs in brilliant black and orange pigments. The light, yellow slip has a nice blush, and the form is balanced and appealing. This is an excellent example of Nampeyo’s legacy in Hopi pottery tradition.

This piece measures 4 ½” in height by 8 ½” in diameter, and is in original condition.

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