NATIVE AMERICAN
NAVAJO BEAR POTTERY BOWL BY ARNOLD BROWN
Navajo potter Arnold Brown hand crafted this magnificent pottery bowl. The prepared cast clay pot is hand etched with great bear and geometric designs. Then the bowl is hand painted and kiln fired. Signed
4 3/8” tall x 5 7/8″ long x 5 7/8″ 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.
Native American Pottery
Vintage Salvadore Romero Cochiti Pueblo Ram fetish carving. Carved in the mid 1990's. Excellent condition. Gray color. Hard stone. Fetish bundle on back with abalone, turquoise, and shell beads. Size is about 4 3/4" long by 1 1/4" deep, by 2" tall
Salvadore specializes in found rocks from the Cochiti Pueblo land. Minimal carving is done to bring out the "spirit" of the animal.
Purchased by me in Santa Fe, New Mexico circa 1995.
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