Hopi Bowl of a Palhik Mana Kachina Mask

Nampeyo of Hano

Circa 1900 | Clay | Item 2606

Here is a rare Hopi bowl showing a Palhik Mana Kachina mask design by Nampeyo of Hano. The Nampeyo traits are there. Most notable is the extra coil of clay towards the top of the inside rim allowing a flattening out of the inside rim. The outside barely shows this flexion, as it is much more pronounced on the inside. Secondly, the design of the Palhik Mana and the method and line forms used are indicative of these two potters.