By Mary Ellen and Lawrence Blair. This is the most comprehensive biography of "Old Lady" Nampeyo, the pottery artist from the Hopi Pueblo of Arizona, and her life's work. Nampeyo is believed to be the first recognized Native American artist, made famous by photographer Edward Curtis and hotelier Fred Harvey.
Wonderful full color photographs of documented Nampeyo pots and those of her family. Wonderful biographies of her children who became famous potters too. There is some great Hopi History here too, good reading.
Published in 1999, 305 pages, soft cover.
Buyer pays $7.50 per volume for shipping.
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