A HOPI POLYCHROME SEED JAR

BY HELEN NAHA (1922-1993)

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A HOPI POLYCHROME SEED JAR
BY HELEN NAHA (1922-1993)
Of compressed form, painted in brown and red against a creamy white slip, decorated with elaborate geometric pattern of feather and water motifs and linked diamond elements, hatching overall, signed on the base with a feather hallmark
8¼in. (21cm.) diameter

Lot Essay

Helen Naha is the wife of Archie Naha and the daughter-in-law of Paqua Naha, the first Frog Woman. She was a self taught potter, who originally borrowed techniques from Joy Navaise, her sister-in-law and the second Frog Woman.

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