Drawing inspiration from ancient designs found on pottery shards around her Hop home, renowned Hopi/Tewa artist Nampeyo transformed Hopi pottery history. At the beginning of the 20th century, Nampeyo was recognized by her community and the broader world as a master potter. She traveled across the United States demonstrating her skills and talent for many enthusiastic admirers. Each of her vessels is hand coiled, then fired in an outdoor pit, and then painted.

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From the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery website:

“Women have long been the creative force behind Native American art, yet their individual contributions have been largely unrecognized, instead treated as anonymous representations of entire cultures. ‘Hearts of Our People: Native Women Artists’ explores the artistic achievements of Native women and establishes their rightful place in the art world.”

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

It may be tiny, but it’s colorful! posted earlier: