IRIS NAMPEYO CORN YELLOW VESSEL VINTAGE HOPI Start Price USD 3,599.99 Current Price USD 3,599.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 14, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 14, 2008 Location Rio Rancho, New Mexico See more about 'IRIS NAMPEYO CORN YELLOW VESSEL VINTAGE HOPI ' Description    I am proud to bring to you this amazing large pot.Created by Iris Nampeyo;also known as Iris Youvella Nampeyo, after marrying her husband Wallace Youvella.This is one beautiful Contemporary Corn Yellow polished  pot.  It is signed Iris Nampeyo with her corn Hallmark and census number of the Hopi Tribe.This large vessel measures 6 inches tall and 10 inches wide.The amazing Corn pattern is carved on the top is just incredible. The intricate polish all around the vessel is just mesmerizing. I do not think pictures could ever show the beauty of this amazing pot. This pot is in new condition ,for an old pot it is excellent. The polish is outstanding and the carving is Incredible.This is from my private collection, and I hate to sell it. My loss is your reward ,and a great collectors piece. This is on of her earlier pieces before signing Iris Youvella Nampeyo. Rennard Strickland in his 1986 article illustrated her appliqueed buffware jar on which he commented ,"...[Iris] Nampeyo has perfected the sculptural approach to ceramics first introduced by Elizabeth White and later developed by her nephew , Al Colton [Qoyawayma].As important to the vessel`s design as its meticulously polished surface is the delicately modeled applique cornstalk."(Strickland 1986:288)   Iris Youvella Nampeyo is from the Corn Clan,active since 1960- present.Iris is know for making appliqueed buffware jars,black and red on yellow jars,and miniatures.Today she is still making the yellow corn jars.Iris was born in 1944, and is the Granddaughter of Nampeyo:daughter of Fannie Polacca Nampeyo.  Her sisters are Leah Garcia Nampeyo,Tonita Hamilton Nampeyo,and Elva Tewanguna Nampeyo. Her brothers are Harold Polaca Nampeyo,Elsworth Pollacca and the late Tom Pollaca. Her pieces are collected in the Herd Museum,The Museum of Indian arts in Santa Fe and many more.  Iris fires all her pots traditionally and not in a Kiln.The pots are all hand coiled and made traditionally. I have been in this business for over 30 years and live in the heart of Native America in New Mexico . I have been in business this long because I`m honest with my customers.With the exception of a few cast pieces which are stated in the listings,all of my other products are authentic Native American and are new pieces.I do guarantee my products.Feel free to ask questions we are polite and courteous. SHIPPING:We ship as soon as payment is received, and we are known for being the fastest shippers in the West.We also ship Worldwide.The first item we do charge shipping, and insurance all other items are free, so combine items to save.Items must be purchased within 2 days and please let us know that you would like to combine shipping on more than one item.  This pot will be packed well, and double boxed ; for the utmost safety of the piece.  Place a Bid!