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1989 Hopi-Tewa Painted Pottery Canteen by Jean Sahme Nampeyo with Kokopelli

$1,850
£1,404.75
€1,606.44
CA$2,584.72
A$2,874.77
CHF 1,501.12
MX$34,982.90
NOK 19,171.54
SEK 17,979.52
DKK 11,989.44
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About the Item

This exquisite painted pottery canteen, crafted by renowned Hopi-Tewa artist Jean Sahme Nampeyo (b. 1949), is a stunning blend of traditional Hopi pottery techniques and contemporary artistic vision. Created in 1989, the polychrome ceramic canteen features intricate hand-painted black and white slip designs, showcasing a dynamic series of Kokopelli figures—the iconic flute-playing fertility deity revered across Hopi and Pueblo cultures. Adding rustic elegance, the canteen is accented with hand-cut leather straps and fringe delicately wrapped around both handles, enhancing its tactile and visual appeal. Measuring 7 ½ inches long by 6 ½ inches tall and 1 ½ inches deep, this compact yet striking piece is ideal for collectors seeking authentic Indigenous Southwestern ceramics with cultural depth. This remarkable work was awarded Second Prize at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s prestigious 1989 exhibition in Flagstaff, a testament to its artistic merit and cultural significance. The canteen remains in good condition; please contact us for a detailed condition report or additional images. A rare and collectible example of Hopi pottery, this Jean Sahme Nampeyo canteen is perfect for collectors, museum curators, and enthusiasts of Native American art and Southwestern ceramics.
  • Creator:
    Nampeyo (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Native American (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 268641stDibs: LU1004636059572

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