Native American Pottery
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American Indian Hand Crafted Horse Hair Pottery Bear...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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American Indian Hand Crafted Pot By Artist Cecelia...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Hand Crafted Navajo Horse Hair Turquoise Kokopellli...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Hand Crafted Horse Hair Navajo Indian Bear Pottery...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Native American Hand Crafted Pot By Navajo Artist...
Regular Price: $59.98
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Navajo Horse Hair Pottery- Native American Horse Pot...
Regular Price: $169.98
Special Price $84.99
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Hand Crafted Hummingbird And Flower Navajo Pot By...
Regular Price: $99.98
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Hand Crafted Navajo Horse Hair Wedding Vase By...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Navajo Kokopelli Hand Crafted Pot By Artist Bernice...
Regular Price: $97.98
Special Price $48.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery- By Artist Shyla...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Native American Hand Crafted Buffalo Pot By Artist...
Regular Price: $97.98
Special Price $48.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Indian Pot By Derrick Watchman...
Regular Price: $269.98
Special Price $134.99
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Native American Horse Hair Hand Crafted Turtle Pot...
Regular Price: $59.98
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Navajo Hand Crafted Pot By Artist Derrick Watchman...
Regular Price: $269.98
Special Price $134.99
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American Indian Hand Crafted Pot By Artist Marilyn...
Regular Price: $59.98
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Navajo Vase - Kachina Figure Native American Pottery...
Regular Price: $719.98
Special Price $359.99
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Bear Horse Hair Hand Crafted Pottery By Navajo...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Pot By Artist Marilena Sam RX106358
Regular Price: $59.98
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Navajo Horse Hair Pottery- Native American Turquoise...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Horse Hair Hand Crafted Bear Pottery By Navajo...
Regular Price: $39.98
Special Price $19.99
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Navajo - American Indian Hand Crafted Pot RX106373
Regular Price: $59.98
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Hand Crafted Pottery- Navajo Kokopelli Pot By Artist...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Hummingbird And Flower Wedding Vase- Navajo Hand...
Regular Price: $279.98
Special Price $139.99
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American Indian Hand Crafted Kokopelli Pot By Artist...
Regular Price: $97.98
Special Price $48.99
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Native American Water Wave Bear Hand Crafted Pot- By...
Regular Price: $89.98
Special Price $44.99
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Bear Hand Crafted Navajo Pot By Artist Bernice...
Regular Price: $97.98
Special Price $48.99
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Native American Navajo Indian Bear Hand Crafted...
Regular Price: $89.98
Special Price $44.99
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Hand Crafted Navajo Horse Hair Wedding Vase By...
Regular Price: $159.98
Special Price $79.99
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Navajo Wedding Vase- Native American Hand Crafted...
Regular Price: $519.98
Special Price $259.99
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Navajo Horse Hair Hand Crafted Turtle Pot By Artist...
Regular Price: $59.98
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Zuni Miniature Vase - Native American Pottery By...
Regular Price: $67.98
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Native American Horse Hair Hand Crafted Bear Pot By...
Regular Price: $299.98
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The art of Native American Pottery has been practiced for thousands of years in nearly every Native tribe. Though beautiful and decorative, the original purpose for pottery was to gather water from rain and rivers, preserve seeds and grains, and work as general transportation for items.
From this daily necessity came the unique shapes and forms of pottery. The items that needed transporting and storing had to be shaped to accommodate that particular method – for instance, pottery for water had outward-curved tops to help scoop water in and keep it from falling out. Seed storage pottery had more closed tops to prevent wind or other elements from contaminating it.
From these styles, pottery became more decorated but retained the elements of functionality. As other tribes, southwestern settlement, and Mexican styles influenced Native pottery, the functional pieces evolved into art forms that could be traded, displayed, and even sought after for their beauty.Acoma pottery emerged with something particularly unique roughly 1,000 years ago. Dense clay dried and turned into pottery shards which are then shaped, painted, and put into a fire to create a complete solid piece. While this is not unusual, the Acoma developed “seed pots”, which were ball-shaped pottery pieces that were meant to be broken to release seeds from inside, creating a safe storage for them.
The Zuni tribe is known for their polished pottery, which are crafted with a delicate layering technique that enhances smoothness and color, giving the pottery a certain shine. Because of the precision and elaborate designs of Zuni pottery, many tribe members still make a living working exclusively with pottery creation and sales.
Many tribes, including the Hopi and Navajo, focus their pottery creation on reflecting the symbols and art of their beliefs and traditions. Much of their modern pottery pays homage to the landscapes and celebrations of their past.
Shop through our collection of Native American pottery that represents thousands of years of development and artistic evolution.