Lot 151

Two Signed Nampeyo Hopi Pots

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
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$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

20th century, the largest a polychrome wedding vase, signed "Vernida Polacca Nampeyo" (Hopi, born 1955) on base, 9 x 6-1/2 in.; together with a corn pot signed "Iris Nampeyo" (Iris Youvella Nampeyo, Hopi, 1944-2018) on base, 3-1/4 x 4 in.

Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

Condition

the wedding vase with some overall handling wear, firing cloud, small nicks and fleabites at and near rim; corn pot with very minimal overall  handling wear

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Private Collection, North Carolina