Portland, OR
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Roberta Youvella Silas (Native, Hopi, 1939-2009).
Painted Hopi pot, tapered sides with a wide shoulder and rolled rim. Hand painted …
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Roberta Youvella Silas (Native, Hopi, 1939-2009).
Painted Hopi pot, tapered sides with a wide shoulder and rolled rim. Hand painted with designs known as Skiyatki polychrome in dark brown and red.
Measures 6 1/4" tall x 5". Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs.
As found on SavvyCo.: Roberta Youvella Silas married a Hopi and lives at Polacca, First Mesa on the Hopi reservation in northern Arizona. She was active as a potter from 1960 through the early 1980s. Her traditional bowls, jars and piki bowls often incorporate bands of Sikyatki designs, parrots, lightning, clouds and feathers. She is cited in Hopi-Tewa Pottery by Gregory Schaff. Her daughters are also potters.
10723-28
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 6.25ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, or repairs less
Portland, OR
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