This vessel was made by Charles
Navasie. The great-grandson of Paqua Naha, Charles was born in
1965. He is also the grandson of Joy Navasie, Frogwoman.
The proportions, finish, and
especially the painting are outstanding on this piece. This pot
has been made in the traditional way, from gathering, coiling,
hand-forming and painting the clay to firing outdoors.
Charles' decorations are inspired
from the Sikyatki ruins, and his work incorporates the technique
of his forebears - the classic First Mesa polychrome.
I love the polished interior
of this piece. That's really hard to do and takes a lot of extra
time and expertise.
