Hopi Vase with a Base, Circa 1920

Hopi

Clay | Item 2177

This is an interesting piece of Hopi pottery. The cup like vase has a repeating design around the rim – four triangles with an open rectangle in the center. Above this design is a heavy bordered band just below the rim. There is a base that has five “S” patterns circulating it. The walls are thicker and the piece is very stable and solid. The patina has a wonderful rich honey, cream color with evidence of some lighter fire clouds on one side.