**NAMPEYO OF HANO**1890-95**POLACCA SLIP. **BEST OFFER ***NEW BUY IT NOW PRICE !!****** Start Price USD 4,900.00 Current Price USD 4,900.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, October 05, 2008 End Time Sunday, October 12, 2008 Location Albuquerque, New Mexico See more about '**NAMPEYO OF HANO**1890-95**POLACCA SLIP. **BEST OFFER' Description  Polacca Polychrome Bowl.   Nampeyo of Hano  1890-95  Hopi.A beautiful polychrome bowl with lug was created by the master Hopi potter Nampeyo of Hano.   This very early piece is rendered on white slipped pink Polacca paste. The slip has typical overall crazing which experts believe was caused by a drying differential between the slip and the underlying paste and is a definitive dating characteristic for this particular type.   On the interior is a bird or perhaps clown figure.  The exterior has a continuous band of "dots" which I feel were applied by fingertip.   Dextra Quotskuyva has commented regarding other pieces that these dots represent individual prayers.  The bowl has many characteristics nearly exclusive to the work of Nampeyo.This beautiful bowl measures:  8.25" x 8.75" ( w/ lug)~ x 2.5"d.The condition is excellent with only the most minor abrasion on the lower rim most probably from resting in a display stand....  Else: Very Fine.This great piece of art is accompanied by TWO  letters of attribution by noted Nampeyo Family authorities:Martha Struever of Santa Fe and Dr. Edwin Wade; Sedona.Please review the link below for further information on this very and early work by Nampeyo of Hano.http://books.google.com/books?id=nabx6pt3ajkC&pg=PA11&lpg=PA11&dq=POLACCA+SLIP&source=web&ots=DVA1jgVysw&sig=hYqU0E-j9pZsApRond9PXvyEOOg&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=2&ct=result#PPA11,M1BUY IT NOW is below gallery retail and is available for surety of purchase orBEST OFFERS...Gladly considered.Shipping will be USPS Priority REGISTERED mail for the most secure handling and best insurance rate.   Please note this type of shipping is lock and key and requires a bit longer to arrive to its destination. Normal 0 A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US:  We have been private collectors of Native American Art for about 15 years now and do not own a gallery….These beautiful items have been a way of educating and enriching our lives while providing us with a bit of a savings account.   We’re now in the process of retiring to “the country” and are about to build our little cabin to live in and watch the squirrels argue with the blue-jays over the sunflower seeds in the feeder.   We are dramatically downsizing our collection due to limited space and also to buy nails and hacksaws etc. etc.  Most of our auctions will be WITHOUT RESERVES to make sure they find new homes.   There will be some very valuable items on the block so watch for them….You might get a great deal!!     A few items may start with larger opening bids ONLY because we’re especially fond of them and also that’s probably what we paid for those items that we’re willing to put in the “tomb” with us later on if they don’t sell.   We’re not going to worry about the prices we retrieve for most of these auctions…. We know you’ll all recognize them for their quality and amazing intrinsic beauty and you’ll respond to them in exact proportion to what they deserve.   As always  “Spirit” will take care of us!! PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE GREAT ETHNOGRAPHIC AND PRIMITIVE ART!!! Through October and maybe into early November 2008 we’ll be listing MANY new to the market items from our private collection…please add us to your favorites list!  The ONLY way I’m happy with any transaction is if YOU’RE happy.   Returns are accepted for any reason providing that we’re notified of your intent to return the item within 3 days of your receiving shipment and provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.  Sorry, but shipping costs are (generally) NOT REFUNDABLE unless this option has been previously agreed upon with us before the auction ends or the item has been inadvertently misrepresented. ***************************** INSURANCE ON SHIPPING IS ALWAYS REQUIRED and is included in our shipping quote IF it is listed above.   PLEASE EMAIL US WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE AND WE’LL GET RIGHT BACK WITH YOU. HAVE FUN and HAPPY BIDDING!!   Place a Bid!