Elvira Naha, Hopi Pueblo vase
Elvira Naha
1970-
Hopi
Alternative Name
Elvira Polacca Nampeyo
Classification
Ceramic
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
Accession Number
2016.35.30.133
Credit
Gift of John W. Brinley
Biography
Elvira Polacca Naha Nampeyo, Hopi Pueblo, Snow Clan, Polacca, born 1968, active 1980-present: carved redware. Elvira makes pottery with her husband, Marty Naha. Elvira is the granddaughter of Fannie Polacca Nampeyo; daughter of Tom Polacca; sister of Gary Polacca Nampeyo and Carla Claw.
Schaaf, G. 1998: Hopi-Tewa Pottery: 500 Artist Biographies
Marty and Elvira Naha Nampeyo
This husband and wife team is quickly rising to the top of their division. Known for their development of the incised red ware (introduced by Elvira’s father, Tom Polacca), Marty and Elvira have nearly perfected the Kachina element captured in each of their unique pieces. Both Marty and Elvira come from a long line of potters. Elvira being the Great-Granddaughter of Nampeyo, and Marty is the son of Emma Naha. Their heritage and involvement with daily Hopi culture has given them an advantage. They have shown their pottery throughout the Southwest. Marty and Elvira’s pieces can be seen in many publications and museums dealing with elaborate Indian art.
http://pueblodirect.com/pages/mary-and-elvira-naha-nampeyo
Schaaf, G. 1998: Hopi-Tewa Pottery: 500 Artist Biographies
Marty and Elvira Naha Nampeyo
This husband and wife team is quickly rising to the top of their division. Known for their development of the incised red ware (introduced by Elvira’s father, Tom Polacca), Marty and Elvira have nearly perfected the Kachina element captured in each of their unique pieces. Both Marty and Elvira come from a long line of potters. Elvira being the Great-Granddaughter of Nampeyo, and Marty is the son of Emma Naha. Their heritage and involvement with daily Hopi culture has given them an advantage. They have shown their pottery throughout the Southwest. Marty and Elvira’s pieces can be seen in many publications and museums dealing with elaborate Indian art.
http://pueblodirect.com/pages/mary-and-elvira-naha-nampeyo
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