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$997.00
Navajo pottery was traditionally used in cooking. When used for water storage, the pot was covered with pine pitch so it would remain waterproof. Navajo potter Roy Stewart hand crafted this exquisite pottery bowl. A great addition to your Native American art or pottery collection. Signed
3 1/2” tall x 5″ long x 5″ wide
Artist card included
Although Navajo potters learned the art of pottery making from the Pueblo people, they have developed their own distinctive pottery style. Traditionally, Navajo pottery had little or no design. The beauty of the clay and the markings, or fire clouds, from firing, was showcased. Currently, Navajo pottery is not confined to traditional techniques and Navajo potters are experiencing new and creative approaches. Some traditionally designed, some etched or painted brightly, and some thrown in the fire with horse hair, but melted pinon pitch should be applied on Navajo pottery to give it a glossy finish.
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Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, this polychrome pot is covered in intricate designs. Acoma potter, Loretta Joe made this beautiful pot. A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection. Signed 7 1/4” tall x 9 1/2″ long x 9 1/2″ wide Artist card included Acoma...
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Jemez potter Emily Fragua Tsosie hand crafted this marvelous pottery storyteller, which depicts a man holding two children. Emily uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Emily's storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the passing down of stories orally through Pueblo tradition. Signed
5” tall x 4 1/4″ long x 2 1/4″
Artist card included
Within the Jemez Pueblo there are many exceptional potters. The work is generally characterized by the buff and red clays used, and the range of styles and subjects. Storyteller, figures, sgrafitto designs, wedding vases, and melon pots are a few of their favorites. Before the arrival of the Spanish, Jemez was known for its traditional black-on-white ware, but production of this type of pottery died out in the early 18th century. There was a revival of Jemez pottery-making in the early 20th century inspired and influenced by Zia pottery designs, but it was not until the 1960’s and 70’s that a significant number of Jemez potters began producing high-quality work using traditional methods.
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Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, the pot is covered in intricate designs. Acoma potter, David Antonio created this lovely olla. David was born in 1961 to David Sr. and Hilda Antonio of the Acoma Pueblo. He was taught by his grandmother, Mary L. Antonio. A unique addition to...
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This delightful painted storyteller was handmade by Navajo potter Phyllis Nez and depicts a woman holding four children. Felicita Eustace, from Cochiti Pueblo, taught Phyllis how to make storytellers in the early 1990s. Storytellers represent the passing down of stories orally through Pueblo tradition. A delightful addition to your Native...
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Acoma potter, Joseph Bear Routzen made this outstanding pottery plate. Traditionally made and fired. A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection. Signed 1/4” tall x 3 1/8″ long x 3 1/8″ wide Artist card included The pottery is new but hand made and painted, so there...
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This colorful pottery wedding vase was created by Navajo potter Marjorie Joe. Navajo pottery is is made through a process by which clay is poured into a mold, hand painted and hand etched by the potter, and then fired in a kiln. Each piece of pottery is beautiful and unique. ...
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Jemez potter Emily Fragua Tsosie hand crafted this lovely pottery storyteller, which depicts a woman holding a child. Emily uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Emily’s storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the passing down of stories...
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Kewa potter Robert Tenorio is known for his polychrome pots created in the traditional Santo Domingo style, which typically features a red base and red interior and black designs painted on a buff background. This exquisite vase is created in this manner. Robert was born in 1950 into the Santo...
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This wonderfully painted storyteller was handmade by Jemez Pueblo potter Chrislyn Fragua and depicts a woman with three children. Chrislyn uses both the coil method and pinch method to create her pottery piece and as in traditional storytellers, Chrislyn’s storytellers have their mouths open. Storytellers represent the passing down of...
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Brilliantly constructed by hand from natural clay, this polychrome pot is covered in intricate designs. Acoma potter, Loretta Joe made this beautiful pot. A unique addition to any pottery or Native American art collection. Signed 6 1/2” tall x 8 1/8″ long x 8 1/8″ wide Artist card included Acoma...
