1960's Hopi Bowl by Myrtyle Young

1960's Hopi Bowl by Myrtyle Young

Dimensions:-

Length: 10" Diameter

Width: 4" 

Height: 10" Diameter

Tribe: Hopi-Tewa 

Item #: 400046

Myrtle Young 

Myrtle Young (1903-1984) was a Hopi-Tewa potter who was active in the marketplace from 1930 to 1980. Myrtle was the older sister of Garnet Pavateah (1915-1983). Like Garnet, Myrtle also specialized in fine polished pieces and was commonly known for her large piki bowls. Myrtle made exceptionally thin, evenly formed and graceful pottery. She left some plain while others she decorated with Sikyatki-Revival designs. 

Such large bowls oftentimes were designed to be used in a Hopi household. Myrtle passes her art of pottery on to one child, Harriet Nasonhoya. Myrtle’s pottery can be found in museums such as the Museum of Northern Arizona and the Heard Museum. This bowl was made in the 1960's, while she was still active.