Fawn Navasie
Eagle Tails
5" H
x 9 1/2" D
This beautiful Hopi Pottery was
made by Fawn Navasie. Fawn is the niece to Frog Woman,
daughter of the late Eunice "Fawn" Navasie, and sister
to Dawn Navasie and Dolly Joe. She is also the spouse of well
known Hopi potter, James Garcia Nampeyo.
The Navasie family is known
for their own special revival, as was Nampeyo known for Sikyatki.
The Navasie's are said to be responsible for reviving a style
from the late Awatovi village, south-east of First Mesa.
Among her favorite designs
are "Rainbirds, parrots, feathers, and clouds." - Schaaf
This piece represents traditional
Sikyatki stylized eagle tail motifs. Each tail has a band of
four main feathers descending from the curling wing feathers
of the eagle. The four red points are directed in the sacred
directions - and refer to the special nature of "four"
among the Hopi.
Gentle Hopi "fire-clouds"
indicate that Fawn has indeed remained loyal to her traditional
methods of forming and firing her pottery. These reddish-orange
shades can only be obtained through the natural sheep-dung firing
process.
This piece stands out with
its color and simplicity. She has signed with her classic "Fawn"
and hoofprint.
Fawn is an accomplished potter
and has shown at several major venues throughout the Southwest.
She has been featured at shows in Santa Fe, NM., the Heard Museum,
and others.
Fawn has appeared in several
magazines and publications dealing primarily with Native American
are and Hopi Pottery, in particularly. These include Hopi-Tewa
Potters by Gregory Schaaf, p. 120; and Fourteen Families
in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham, pp. 60-61.
