Hopi Pots
Native American pottery by Helen Naha (d) Hopi olla pot, white slip with traditional Hopi designs Featherwoman hallmark on the base.
Helen Naha passed in 1993.
W002 Hopi Featherwoman (Helen Naha) olla. 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"
$1,350.00
Native American pottery by Helen Naha (d) Hopi olla pot, white slip with traditional Hopi designs Featherwoman hallmark on the base.
4.5" x 5.5" #W002
Helen Naha was the first Featherwoman. She was born in 1922 and married the son of Paqua Naha the first Frogwoman, becoming the sister-in-law of second Frogwoman, Joy Navasie. Helen's son, Burel,and daughters Rainy and Sylvia are esteemed potters in their own right.
Helen began making pottery around 1945, but it took a few years before her pieces attracted buyers. Many of Helen Naha's designs were based on material discovered in the ruins of Awatovi, a village that destroyed in the 17th century after the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
Helen produced hand-coiled pottery with a high-polish, white slip and black and red designs. Helen signed her pots with a feather symbol in keeping with her identity as Featherwoman.
Helen Naha passed in 1993.
