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Nyla Sahmia Nampeyo (b. 1945), Butterfly Pot

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
Nyla Sahmia Nampeyo (b. 1945), Butterfly Pot
Nyla Sahmia Nampeyo (b. 1945)
Hopi Butterfly Pot
Measurement: 22" Diameter at widest, 6" Diameter at opening

By Hopi master potter Nyla Sahmia. Nyla is the great-great-granddaughter of Nampeyo (1856-1942) and is known for creating quality pottery. She was born in 1954 and is still working. Very reminiscent of pre-historic Sitiyaki designs this piece is signed on the bottom.