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22-JAN-2010 Garnet Pavatea

Hopi Bowl (Garnet Pavatea)

Hopi

ArtistGarnet Pavatea
Pueblo / NationHopi
Dimensions9.25"d x 3.25"h
Date Acquired4/20/2008
Paid$350
History / ProvenancePurchased on eBay. The design is a bird form in the Hopi style circa 1960--maybe a Rufous hummingbird. There is a nearly identical piece in a Santa Fe gallery here for $1,850. This one is a bit smaller (9.25" vs 10") and the bottom has plain slip with distinct fire clouds, his bowl has the bottom covered in deep red.
note: ruler is 6 inches long

Canon EOS 40D
1/160s f/8.0 at 40.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
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