Native American Pottery

This piece was made by Tannia Neal who is a Navajo Native American. I chose this because the colors and design are absolutely breath taking and add so much detail to the overall work. Navajo women were known for making woven rugs, tapestries, and making jewelry. I looked up pictures of Navajo rugs and they had similar patterns as this pot holds and much of the jewelry contained bright colors such as turquoise. I think the relation between this pot and the roots of the Navajo Native Americans is a cool sleek transition.

Native American pottery

This beautiful piece of pottery was made by the famous Navajo artist, Cecelia Benally. The reason why I chose this piece of art is because it is so different. When someone thinks of Native American artwork, they think of simple colors such as brown or tan. This art work is full of color and is bright. I also enjoy how the middle of the art looks like a dreamcatcher. The artist shared that it was made using horse hair. The horse hair burns when it touches the hot pottery leaving a light stain cooked into it, making a beautiful and unique one of a kind pattern on each piece. 

Native American Pottery

This is a Santa Clara Pueblo Hand Coiled Back Pottery by Denise Chavarria. Denise is the daughter of a very well know potter stella chavarria and the granddaughter of famed potter Teresita Naranjo. Demise's work was reminiscent of Stella's and Teresa's for some years but in the resent years she has developed her own characteristic style. She has entered Santa Fe India Market for a lot of years and has won a ton of awards. I have chosen this Pottery by Denise Chavarria because it is very beautiful and has a unique design to it. The black glace she used makes the design look amazing and different.

Native American Pottery

This particular piece of Native American Pottery is called the Navajo Wedding Vase. This vase is hand etched and painted to decorate the rustic character of the southwest. The artist carves the design by hand before the firing then adds hand painted detail to the piece to create unique and authentic look. I love the colors and how the vase joins at the top.

Native American Pottery

This beautiful piece of pottery is from the Navajo Pueblo. It is New Mexican clay pottery. What I found most interesting looking up this type of pottery is that each pueblo has its own type of clay. The Navajo Pueblo are known for their beautiful terra cotta pots with painted bands of color with designs either etched or painted on the pots. One traditional aspect of Pueblo Pottery is that the pots were to use, not to sit around on shelves. I really enjoy the pyramids because the white glaze behind it really makes that part pop. 

Native American Pottery

This piece known as "Swirl" was made by Robert Kasero. Kasero was an Indian potter who was part of the Laguna Pueblo tribe. I chose this piece because of how mesmerizing the glaze and detail on this pot. I almost get lost by looking at it because of how symmetrical all the triangles are. I thought this piece stood out compared to others because the shape is so simple but the design is so complex. I think this pot was made by being thrown on the wheel. Additionally, I think it is two pieces combined together. Overall, this is a stunning ceramic piece. 

Native American Pottery

Adam and Santana Martinez