Hopi Polychrome Pottery Jar by Nampeyo, Hano

Description:

Hopi Polychrome Pottery Jar by Nampeyo, Hano, First Mesa, Arizona, c. early 20th century, the graceful form decorated with a continuous band of abstract feather (?) designs at the shoulder, ht. 8, dia. 13 in.

Provenance: "This jar was given to Rudolph H. Beeder (1905-1979),the chief engineer of the Atcheson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Co., by a friend in the 1950s. Upon his death, the jar descended to his son, John Beeder." Includes letter of authentication from Martha H. Struever.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

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