Indian Pottery is as diverse as the people who make it. Perhaps
more than any other medium, Native American Indian pottery reflects
the culture of the maker. The Pueblo pottery tradition among
American Indian tribes in the Southwest is nearly 2,000 years
old.
The ancient
cultures that made Indian pottery and their modern descendents share
a foundation rooted deep in the land. The Anasazi , one of the first
Indian pottery cultures of the Southwest gave rise to truly unique
Native American pottery traditions among their descendents such as
the Pueblo, Hopi and Navajo. One thing in common amongst these tribes
is the belief that Earth is the Mother of the people. The Native
American pottery tradition of the Southwest can be seen as a physical
extension of the Mother-Earth relationship.
The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico and the Hopi in Arizona each have
their own distinctive Native American pottery style. With the Navajo
you have a simple, yet elegant Indian pottery tradition. The most
common form of Navajo Pottery is the pinon-pitch vessel. Usually
in the form of the double spouted wedding vases, water jars, bowls
and “bubble pots”.
Hopi Pottery is one of the oldest and most widely collected of
all the Native American Indian pottery styles. It is descended from
Native American pottery made in the area for over a thousand years.
It has a clearly defined look marked reworked ancient Ancestral Puebloan
and Sinaguan designs on polished, unslipped, yellow vessels. The
Third Mesa village of Old Oraibi is said to be the oldest continually
inhabited city in the United States.
One of the most celebrated names in Hopi Potters is the Nampeyo
family and their descendents. The Nampeyo family often employ two
designs, the bird wing or “migration” and the “eagle”that
encirclces their Native American pottery. Hopi potters pride themselves
on the “blush” of the pot’s surface, the subtle
variation of surface color created by fire clouds. Not only beautiful,
these marks also serve as proof that a pot was traditionally fired.
The distinct ring you hear when you tap a piece of Hopi pottery is
also a further indication of traditional firing. It means that consistent
high temperatures have hardened the clay.
Within the creative landscape of Native American Indian Pottery,
individual artists carry on a tradition that is thousands of years
old. In making pottery they bring to life a connection with the land
that has given them, their ancestors, and their descendents a rich
and honorable life.
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Turquoise Bracelets
You will find a great selection of men and womens Turquoise Bracelets from Native American Indian Artists of the Southwest.
We are always adding new Navajo and Zuni Indian Jewelry in Turquoise, so be sure to check out the "Whats New" section.
Make a Statement with this Handcarved Buffalo Bone 18 Feather Necklace by Silver Hawk. Comes with matching Earrings.
You will enjoy any piece created by Native American Artist, Silver Hawk. All are handcarved from Buffalo Bone. Designs depict various birds of prey, such as the Snowy Owl.
