GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Sikyatki Polychrome bowls are named for the ancient Hopi site of Sikyatki, which means “yellow house.” The vessels were produced in the Hopi region of northern Arizona from the late 14th to early 17th century. The base color is generally a pale yellow, similar to other substyles of ancient Jeddito Yellow Ware vessels, such as the Jeddito Black-on-yellow and Awatovi Black-on-yellow ceramic types. Designs were painted with dark black and red iron-based pigments. Bowls are common forms, usually painted on the interior and often on the exterior as well.
This Sikyatki Polychrome bowl features a cross-shaped motif with a central floral form. The latter may represent a flower or the cross-section of a corn cob. Both motifs recall the Flower World, referencing fertility and abundance. Spattered paint around the bowl interior may further symbolize moisture.
Adapted from
- Kimberly L. Jones, PhD, Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit, Gallery text [Sikyatki Polychrome and Yellow Ware Vessels], 2018.
- Kimberly L. Jones, PhD, Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit, Label text, 2018.
NOTES
- Ancestral Pueblo, 1500–1629 (noted on TMS), updated by KJones on 10/15/13, 07/27/16, 07/28/16, and 06/05/17.
- Noted in TMS, Notes / Text Entries, Other (see remarks) -- Provenance Note: Elizabeth M. and Duncan E. Boeckman are the anonymous donors. The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Record (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File, Confidential).
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Artist/designers
Cultures
Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan): AAT: 300016954
Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi): AAT: 300016954
Southwestern North American styles (Pre-Columbian): AAT: 300016920
Geography
Arizona (state/United States): TGN: 7006451
Southwest (general region): TGN: 4010660
Process/materials
ceramic (material): AAT: 300235507
clay: AAT: 300010439
slip (clay): AAT: 300010459
slip glaze: AAT: 300015110
paint (coating): AAT: 300015029
modeling (forming): AAT: 300053130
coiling (pottery technique): AAT: 300053903
firing (technique): AAT: 300053887
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
vessels (containers): AAT: 300193015
bowls (vessels): AAT: 300203596
serving dishes: AAT: 300198294
ritual vessels: AAT: 300265801
ritual objects: AAT: 300312158
portable: AAT: 300256252
polychrome: AAT: 300252261
black (color): AAT: 300130920
yellow (color): AAT: 300127794
red (color): AAT: 300126225
white (color): AAT: 300129784
abstract: AAT: 300108127
geometric motifs: AAT: 300009764
geometric patterns: AAT: 300165213
geometric shape: AAT: 300263819
lines (geometric concept): AAT: 300056279
circles (plane figures): AAT: 300055627
zigzags (geometric patterns): AAT: 300165028
stepped frets (meanders (patterns)/motifs): AAT: 300010171
spirals (geometric figures): AAT: 300163114
scrolls (spirals/motifs): AAT: 300010094
crosses (motifs): AAT: 300010044
quadrant (shape): AAT: 300078757
cardinal directions (compass points): AAT: 300078457
bands (decorative): DMA
figures (representations): AAT: 300189808
plants (living organisms): AAT: 300132360
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
flower (motif): AAT: 300375563
corn (plant/zea mays species): AAT: 300375398
maize (plant/zea mays species): AAT: 300375398
rain (precipitation / weather): AAT: 300055377
water: AAT: 300011772
fertility: AAT: 300379149
mositure (water by form): AAT: 300055371
dew (weather and related phenomena): AAT: 300073061
Jeddito Black-on-Yellow (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Sikyatki Polychrome (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Jeddito Yellowware (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Awatovi Black-on-Yellow (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Jeddito Spring (spring): TGN: 2420035
Awatovi Spring (spring): TGN: 2141115
Awatovi (Awat’ovi / ancient site / Arizona): DMA
Sikyatki (ancient site / Arizona): DMA
Hopi: AAT: 300017763
houses: AAT: 300005433
iron oxide red (pigment): AAT: 300013537
iron oxide: AAT: 300387477
oxides (compounds): AAT: 300400890
pigment: AAT: 300013109
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PROVENANCE
From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, Foundation for the Arts Collection, anonymous gift [1], [2], [3], [4]
[1] The main source for this provenance is existing information in TMS. Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[2] The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Record (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File, Confidential). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[3] The Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit corporation created as a title-holding entity to serve the people of Dallas but to operate independently of the City. The Dallas Museum of Art (at its own cost) is responsible for the care, storage, insurance, conservation and maintenance of the collection, and agrees to maintain the highest museum standards in the management and handling of the Foundation’s collection. The title to all works of art purchased or otherwise acquired by the Foundation for the Arts is retained by the Foundation.
[4] See Collections Records Digital Object File.
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General Description
Sikyatki Polychrome bowls are named for the ancient Hopi site of Sikyatki, which means “yellow house.” The vessels were produced in the Hopi region of northern Arizona from the late 14th to early 17th century. The base color is generally a pale yellow, similar to other substyles of ancient Jeddito Yellow Ware vessels, such as the Jeddito Black-on-yellow and Awatovi Black-on-yellow ceramic types. Designs were painted with dark black and red iron-based pigments. Bowls are common forms, usually painted on the interior and often on the exterior as well.
This Sikyatki Polychrome bowl features a cross-shaped motif with a central floral form. The latter may represent a flower or the cross-section of a corn cob. Both motifs recall the Flower World, referencing fertility and abundance. Spattered paint around the bowl interior may further symbolize moisture.
Adapted from
- Kimberly L. Jones, PhD, Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit, Gallery text [Sikyatki Polychrome and Yellow Ware Vessels], 2018.
- Kimberly L. Jones, PhD, Hopi Visions: Journey of the Human Spirit, Label text, 2018.
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Notes
- Ancestral Pueblo, 1500–1629 (noted on TMS), updated by KJones on 10/15/13, 07/27/16, 07/28/16, and 06/05/17.
- Noted in TMS, Notes / Text Entries, Other (see remarks) -- Provenance Note: Elizabeth M. and Duncan E. Boeckman are the anonymous donors. The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Record (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File, Confidential).
Catalogue essays
Artist/designers
Cultures
Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan): AAT: 300016954
Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi): AAT: 300016954
Southwestern North American styles (Pre-Columbian): AAT: 300016920
Geography
Arizona (state/United States): TGN: 7006451
Southwest (general region): TGN: 4010660
Process/materials
ceramic (material): AAT: 300235507
clay: AAT: 300010439
slip (clay): AAT: 300010459
slip glaze: AAT: 300015110
paint (coating): AAT: 300015029
modeling (forming): AAT: 300053130
coiling (pottery technique): AAT: 300053903
firing (technique): AAT: 300053887
Historical periods
Individuals
Subject terms
vessels (containers): AAT: 300193015
bowls (vessels): AAT: 300203596
serving dishes: AAT: 300198294
ritual vessels: AAT: 300265801
ritual objects: AAT: 300312158
portable: AAT: 300256252
polychrome: AAT: 300252261
black (color): AAT: 300130920
yellow (color): AAT: 300127794
red (color): AAT: 300126225
white (color): AAT: 300129784
abstract: AAT: 300108127
geometric motifs: AAT: 300009764
geometric patterns: AAT: 300165213
geometric shape: AAT: 300263819
lines (geometric concept): AAT: 300056279
circles (plane figures): AAT: 300055627
zigzags (geometric patterns): AAT: 300165028
stepped frets (meanders (patterns)/motifs): AAT: 300010171
spirals (geometric figures): AAT: 300163114
scrolls (spirals/motifs): AAT: 300010094
crosses (motifs): AAT: 300010044
quadrant (shape): AAT: 300078757
cardinal directions (compass points): AAT: 300078457
bands (decorative): DMA
figures (representations): AAT: 300189808
plants (living organisms): AAT: 300132360
flowers (plants): AAT: 300132399
flower (motif): AAT: 300375563
corn (plant/zea mays species): AAT: 300375398
maize (plant/zea mays species): AAT: 300375398
rain (precipitation / weather): AAT: 300055377
water: AAT: 300011772
fertility: AAT: 300379149
mositure (water by form): AAT: 300055371
dew (weather and related phenomena): AAT: 300073061
Jeddito Black-on-Yellow (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Sikyatki Polychrome (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Jeddito Yellowware (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Awatovi Black-on-Yellow (ceramic type / Southwestern North American style): DMA
Jeddito Spring (spring): TGN: 2420035
Awatovi Spring (spring): TGN: 2141115
Awatovi (Awat’ovi / ancient site / Arizona): DMA
Sikyatki (ancient site / Arizona): DMA
Hopi: AAT: 300017763
houses: AAT: 300005433
iron oxide red (pigment): AAT: 300013537
iron oxide: AAT: 300387477
oxides (compounds): AAT: 300400890
pigment: AAT: 300013109
RELATED OBJECTS
PROVENANCE
From 1991: Dallas Museum of Art, Foundation for the Arts Collection, anonymous gift [1], [2], [3], [4]
[1] The main source for this provenance is existing information in TMS. Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[2] The main source for this provenance is Acquisition Record (n.d., copy in Dallas Museum of Art Collections Records Object File, Confidential). Exceptions and other supporting documents are noted.
[3] The Foundation for the Arts is a non-profit corporation created as a title-holding entity to serve the people of Dallas but to operate independently of the City. The Dallas Museum of Art (at its own cost) is responsible for the care, storage, insurance, conservation and maintenance of the collection, and agrees to maintain the highest museum standards in the management and handling of the Foundation’s collection. The title to all works of art purchased or otherwise acquired by the Foundation for the Arts is retained by the Foundation.
[4] See Collections Records Digital Object File.
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