Fine Navajo Horsehair Pottery by Cecilia Benally

$47.00

This stunning Fine Navajo Horsehair Pottery vase by Cecilia Benally is sure to be a conversation piece. The vase is crafted carefully by hand from white clay and decorated with Native American designs, colorful iridescent paint and hand-fired with real horsehair. The vase measures 3.58 inches in diameter and 3.15 inches tall and is not intended for food preparation or other uses, but is a unique decorative or collectible piece. Its dynamic design, texture, and iridescence truly make it a work of art. It’s the perfect addition to any room in your home or office, and it’s sure to become a treasured heirloom.

Size: 3.38″W x 3.15″H

Artist: Cecilia Benally

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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 pottery, creating the unique marble effect. The horsehair pottery is then wiped with a matte glaze finish. Each of these Navajo horsehair pots are one of a kind.

The horse is highly regarded in many cultures, representing the essence of stamina, agility, beauty and strength. This Native American pottery is made with those values in mind.