Nampeyo died in her home in Hano, ending a roughly 70-year pottery career that profoundly influenced Hopi-Tewa and broader Pueblo ceramics.
Nampeyo passed away on July 20, 1942, in her home in Hano, First Mesa, Arizona. Her death marked the conclusion of an impactful career that spanned nearly seventy years and forever altered Hopi-Tewa and Pueblo ceramic traditions. Nampeyo's quintessential designs and innovative methods fostered a revival of the ancient Sikyátki pottery. Her work captured the interest of both Native and non-Native people, helping to preserve and celebrate indigenous arts traditions at a time when they faced erosion due to wider cultural shifts. Nampeyo left behind a legacy not only as a pioneer artist but also as the matriarch of a continuing lineage of pottery artisans. Her life's work continues to inspire generations of indigenous artists, securing her place as a foundational figure in Native American art history.