Navajo Horsehair Pottery NP -4

$135.00

This beautiful, authentic Navajo Pottery piece features a rainbow of colors etched onto a pot fired with horsehair, creating fine dark lines scattered throughout. This signature horsehair pot has two sun designs, one on each side. The colors of this horsehair vase range from mauve to green, blue, and purple. The exterior is glazed to a matte glow. Representing a modern style with traditional elements.

Size: 11″ x 3″ x 11″

Artist: Sylvia Johnson

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Description

Navajo horsehair pottery is created by applying actual horsehair to the finished pottery piece. Immediately after the prepared ceramic clay pot has been fired, a thin layer of horsehair is evenly spread over the top of the pottery. Precise temperatures are required to allow the horsehair to properly burn onto the the pottery, creating the unique marble effect. The pottery is then wiped with a matte glaze finish. Each piece is one of a kind.
The horse is highly regarded in many cultures, representing the essence of stamina, agility, beauty and strength. This pottery is made with those values in mind.