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The legacy of a master potter : Nampeyo and her descendants / by Mary Ellen and Laurence Blair.
Here is the long-awaited study of the Hopi-Tewa woman who revived the fine art of Hopi pottery making and inspired five generations of artists, not only among her own descendants and but among Native Americans throughout the Southwest. Nampeyo takes her rightful place as a great artist whose unique genius lifted Native American pottery and design to a true art form. Book jacket.
Record details
- ISBN: 1887896066
- ISBN: 9781887896061
- Physical Description: xvii, 305 pages, 32 pages of color plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Tucson : Treasure Chest Books, 1999.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-295) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- History of the Hopi-Tewa people -- Opening the door : Nampeyo of Hano -- Pottery making, Nampeyo family style -- Continuing the legacy : the Nampeyo-Lesou progeny.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 99 .H7 P8 B53 1999 | 680491 | Stacks | Available | - |
Summary:
Here is the long-awaited study of the Hopi-Tewa woman who revived the fine art of Hopi pottery making and inspired five generations of artists, not only among her own descendants and but among Native Americans throughout the Southwest. Nampeyo takes her rightful place as a great artist whose unique genius lifted Native American pottery and design to a true art form. Book jacket.