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Dawn Navasie

c 2007

Polychrome Olla

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 Exceptional traditional polychrome pot painted in black and red over cream slip, with subtle fire clouding overall.  Body is densely decorated with traditional geometric designs between a thick horizontal band at the waist, and a solid red / orange band at the neck. All told a superb, well balanced pot!

dimensions:

approx 9 1/4" diameter at waist x 5" high

Excellent Condition. No chips or cracks.

    Dawn Navasie specializes in handmade traditional Hopi style pottery. She prefers creating  large ollas with ample room to paint her favorite designs.  Dawn's subjects include mythical rainbirds, rain clouds moths, weather and earth symbols. She paints timeless Hopi designs with confidence and a steady hand.  Dawn signs her pottery as Dawn Navasie, along with her mark, a water symbol indicating her clan origin. 

      Dawn was born on the Hopi-Tewa Reservation in 1961. She was inspired to continue the family tradition of pottery making by her mother, the late Eunice “Fawn” Navasie.  Her aunt, another well know potter,  is Joy Navasie, also known as "Frog Woman." Her sisters Dolly Joe "White Swan" Navasie and Little Fawn Navasie, are also active potters.  Dawn is a member of the Water Clan. Her Hopi name is “Polaquimana” (Red Tail Hawk).     

      Dawn has appeared in many publications including Arizona Highways,  Art of the Hopi, Contemporary Journeys on Ancient Pathways by Jerry and Lois Essary Jacka, and Hopi-Tewa Pottery 500 Artist Biographies.

      She has  won numerous awards, including First Place awards at the Museum of Northern Arizona Hopi Marketplace, Hopi Guild Exhibit, and the Gallup Ceremonial.

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