Nampeyo, Dextra Quotskuyva

Nampeyo, Dextra Quotskuyva (b. Tsu Mana)

(?1859–1942) Hopi potter; born at Hanu Pueblo in present-day Arizona. Her revival of ancient designs led to a renaissance of Hopi pottery, transforming its quality and leading to its elevation as an art form.

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