Featured in this lot is this Hopi-Tewa pottery bowl made by Hopi-Tewa member Elva Nampeyo (1926-1985). Elva was a descendent of the well-known Nampeyo family, who were responsible for the revival of old Sikyatki-style pottery. She was born in the Corn Clan house, where her grandmother Nampeyo of Hano lived on First Mesa in Hopi. The Corn Clan is an important matrilineal lineage among the Hopi-Tewa people of First Mesa, Arizona. She grew up watching her grandma make pottery, and when she was 11, her mother taught her how to do the same. When she was no longer able to complete her work, her daughter Adelle polished, decorated, and fired the pottery for her. Elva marked her pottery "Elva Nampeyo" followed by the corn clan insignia, which was started by her mother Fannie. The piece shows various geometric designs with colors of brown, tan and red / brown. The signature on the bottom has faded but reads, "Elva Nampeyo" and shows a corn symbol for the Corn Clan House. The piece shows good condition overall with slight fading present but no major signs of damage noted. It measures 6" L x 6" W x 3 1/4" H and weighs 14 ounces.