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Pottery Tile

Artist Rachel Nampeyo Sahmie (Koo-Loo) (Hopi-Tewa, Corn Clan)

MediumClay, pigment

Dimensions4 11/16” x 4 11/16”

SignedOn back, top left corner: Nampeyo Koo-Loo

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNA2012.60.LMA

DescriptionSquare pottery tile with dark brown edge border and top border of four concentric thin line squares enclosing a red and brown design based on Sikyatki pottery sherds, including feather and other bird elements and a cross like design that may refer to a dragon fly. The base color is cream.

ClassificationsCeramics

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