92: A GOOD HOPI POTTERY FRED HARVEY CANTEEN C. 1900

The flattened disk-like form more reminiscent of military canteens of the period than Native is decorated in two colors of blue along with black slip on polished red with something of a Sikyatki Revival design of a rotated kachina on eagle tail feather legs below a checkerboard body. A paper label of the type widely attributed to the Fred Harvey company identifies the piece as FROM THE HOPI VILLAGES.

Canteens of this form and grace of decoration are often attributed to the Nampeyo family.
Measures 9 x 7.75 x 3.5 inches.
Very good condition, noting a small pit and a noticeable rub to one loop handle as shown, there are no other serious chips, no cracks or repairs.
Provenance: A private inherited collection originating 40-plus years ago in Nebraska.
$800 - $1,200