Canteen, Nampeyo

Hopi polychrome water canteen made by Nampeyo (ca. 1869-1942). Donated to the Museum by Charles W. Hull in 1982.

Nampeyo was a Hopi-Tewa potter who lived on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. She used ancient techniques to shape and fire her pots. Designs on ancient pottery inspired her work.

Object Creator
Nampeyo
Object Type
Canteen
Dimensions
6.18 x 5.24 "
Credit
Charles W. Hull Collection
Accession Number
82/3
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