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Two Tiles, Gwen Setalla & Darlene Nampeyo

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Two Tiles, Gwen Setalla & Darlene Nampeyo
SOLD
100.00USD+ (25.00) buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2017 Dec 03 @ 13:04UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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1) Gwen Setalla tile, bird figure, textural background--5.5" x 3-7/8"--beautiful tile! Gwen "Aas-Ku-Mana" (Mustard Juice Girl) Setalla was born into the Hopi Reservation in 1964. She is a member of the Bear Clan and the Water Clan. She has been an active potter since 1985. She was primarily taught by her mother Pauline Setalla with added lessons and experience from her godmother, Rainy Naha and members of the Navasie family.and Darlene Nampeyo. 2) Round tile by Darlene Nampeyo, sun design--4.75" diameter. Darlene James Nampeyo (1956 -) Hopi/Tewa, Corn Clan, Polacca, was active 1986-present; black and red on yellow vases, figurines of maidens, tiles, plates, jars and bowls. Darlene is the Great-great granddaughter of Nampeyo; grand-daughter of Rachel Nampeyo; daughter of Ruth James Nampeyo and Dalton James. Darlene won numerous awards over the years, including seven from Indian Market in Santa Fe, New Mexico. "I feel very fortunate coming from a family of well know Hopi-Tewa potters...Each of us is unique in our own style... I draw inspirations from the landscape, songs, dances, stories and prayers. The combination of these elements goes into each pot I create. Clay is the earth and its existence is molded into beauty by the artistic talents that we possess." - Darlene Nampeyo (Schaaf 1998)



Date: Location: Hopi, Walpi, Kerry David, Arizona HWAC # 50753