Native American Pottery
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123697
Pot measures approximately 3" tall, 3" wide and is 10" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Vase By Artist Bernice Watchman Lee JX125363
Pottery measures approximately 7-1/2" tall, 4-1/2" wide and is 14-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Hand Crafted Bear Navajo Vase JX125600
Vase measures approximately 6-1/2" tall, 6-1/2" wide and is 14-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Horse Hair Pottery Native American Hand Crafted Pot JX122916
Pot measures approximately 5" tall, 3-1/4" wide and is 10" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX125950
Pot measures approximately 3-1/4" tall, 5" wide and is 15-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Horse Hair Vase JX123570
Pottery measures approximately 7-1/2" tall, 5" wide and is 14-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Pottery Hand Crafted Navajo Pot By Agnes Woods JX127364
Pot measures approximately 4-3/4" tall, 5-1/4" wide and is 16-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123643
Pot measures approximately 3-1/4" tall, 2-3/4" wide and is 8-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX123706
Pottery measures approximately 8" tall, 7-1/2" wide and is 24-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Pottery Hand Crafted Navajo Pot By Agnes Woods JX125375
Pot measures approximately 6-1/4" tall, 4-3/4" wide and is 15-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Horse Hair Miniature Turtle Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Marilena Sam SX113539
Pot measures approximately 1-3/8" tall, 1-7/8" wide and is 2-5/8" long (front to back).
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Navajo Hand Crafted Kokopelli Horse Hair Pot JX125605
Pot measures approximately 6-1/2" tall, 6-1/2" wide and is 14-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Horse Hair Pottery Native American Hand Crafted Pot JX122930
Pot measures approximately 5-1/2" tall, 4-1/2" wide and is 13" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX125957
Pot measures approximately 4-1/4" tall, 4-1/4" wide and is 12-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Horse Hair Vase JX123579
Pottery measures approximately 7-1/2" tall, 5" wide and is 14-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX127377
Pottery measures approximately 8" tall, 5-1/4" wide and is 16-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123653
Pot measures approximately 2-3/4" tall, 2-3/4" wide and is 8-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX123748
Pot measures approximately 8" tall, 6" wide and is 18-1/2" in. circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Hand Crafted Horse Hair Turtle Pottery By Artist William Vail JX125384
Pot measures approximately 3" tall, 4-1/8" wide and is 6-1/8" long (front to back).
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Zuni Indian Deer And Dragonfly Hand Crafted Pottery By Artist Darla Westika RX117977
Pot measures approximately 13" tall, 10-1/2" wide and is 31" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Dreamcatcher Buffalo Pottery JX125878
Pot measures approximately 8-1/2" tall, 6" wide and is 19" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX123477
Pot measures approximately 7-3/4" tall, 7-1/2" wide and is 24-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Bear Hand Crafted Pottery JX125967
Pot measures approximately 5-1/2" tall, 6" wide and is 18-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123599
Pot measures approximately 3" tall, 3" wide and is 8-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Eagle Hand Crafted Pottery JX127387
Pottery measures approximately 7" tall, 6-3/4" wide and is 15-1/8" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123663
Pot measures approximately 3-1/4" tall, 3-1/4" wide and is 9-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Mini Hand Crafted Pottery JX123670
Pot measures approximately 3-1/4" tall, 3-1/4" wide and is 9-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX125269
Pot measures approximately 6-1/4" tall, 4-3/4" wide and is 15-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Navajo Hand Crafted Horse Hair Turtle Pottery By Artist William Vail JX125389
Pot measures approximately 3" tall, 4-1/4" wide and is 6-1/8" long (front to back).
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Navajo Horse Hair Vase By Artist Russell Sam KX121221
Pottery measures approximately 10" tall, 9" wide and is 27-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point). Learn More -
Navajo Vase By Artist Bernice Watchman Lee JX125887
Pottery measures approximately 7-1/2" tall, 4-3/4" wide and is 14-1/2" in circumference (around its widest point).
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Native American Navajo Hand Crafted Pottery JX132508
Pot measures approximately 5-1/4" tall, 5" wide and is 15-1/4" in circumference (around its widest point).
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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.