Adelle Nampeyo, Hopi Pueblo jar

In 1959, Adela Lalo-Nampeyo was born into the Hopi-Tewa Nation. Adela is one of the great granddaughters of the infamous “Nampeyo” who is celebrated for reviving and expanding the ancient, stunning pottery style known as Sikyatki. Adela’s mother, Elva Nampeyo inspired her to learn and develop her skills of pottery making. Adela has been producing pottery since 1979. Like her family, Adela specializes in handmade traditional ancient Sikyatki polychrome pottery. Adela gathers all of her materials from Mother Earth and then handcoils her pieces the traditional way. She likes to create seed pots because they are easier to work with. Fine lines and eagle tails are some of her favorite and most common designs. Her strong spiritual beliefs influence her to continue making pottery through traditional methods. Currently, Adela is teaching her children the art of pottery making that her ancestors have taught her. That way, her children can follow her in her footsteps and continue the family tradition. Adela has received the Gallup Ceremonial Award and has been mentioned in publications such as: Hopi-Tewa Pottery 500 Artist Biographies and Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery.

**Sources: http://www.pueblodirect.com/artist.html#Nampeyo,_Adel_(Hopi)