Native American Pottery
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Hopi Hand Crafted Pottery By Artist Colleen...
Regular Price: $659.98
Special Price $329.99
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Navajo Turtle Hand Crafted Pottery By Artist Marilyn...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Horse Hair Navajo Indian Hand Crafted Miniature Bear...
Regular Price: $49.98
Special Price $24.99
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Native American Horse Hair Pot Hand Crafted By Carol...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Navajo Indian Hand Crafted Alabaster Fetish Horse...
Regular Price: $129.98
Special Price $64.99
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Kokopelli Native American Hand Crafted Pottery By...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Hand Crafted Navajo Pot BX116562
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Hand Crafted Navajo Pottery By Artist Ernie Watchman...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Native American Turquoise Kokopelli Horse Hair...
Regular Price: $74.98
Special Price $37.49
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Horse Hair Navajo Turquoise Kokopelli Hand Crafted...
Regular Price: $74.98
Special Price $37.49
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Native American Hand Crafted Miniature Pot By Artist...
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Navajo Pot by Native American Artist Nancy Chilly...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Hand Crafted Horse Hair Pot By Artist Marilyn...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Hand Crafted Miniature Native American Horse Hair...
Regular Price: $45.98
Special Price $22.99
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Turtle Horse Hair Native American Pot Hand Crafted...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Navajo Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Bernice Watchman...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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American Indian Traditional Bear Hand Crafted Pot By...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Eagle And Hummingbird Hand Crafted Native American...
Regular Price: $599.98
Special Price $299.99
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Native American Hand Crafted Pottery By Artist...
Regular Price: $199.98
Special Price $99.99
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Native American Kachina Figure Hand Crafted Pot By...
Regular Price: $379.98
Special Price $189.99
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Zuni Dragonfly And Deer Hand Crafted Pottery By...
Regular Price: $1,779.98
Special Price $889.99
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Navajo Bear Paw Hand Crafted Horse Hair Bear Pottery...
Regular Price: $59.98
Special Price $29.99
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Horse Hair Navajo Pot Hand Crafted By Artist Marilyn...
Regular Price: $99.98
Special Price $49.99
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Navajo Horse Hair Miniature Hand Crafted Pottery By...
Regular Price: $45.98
Special Price $22.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Dragonfly Pot By Artist Watchman...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Horse Hair Sun Wedding Vase By...
Regular Price: $119.98
Special Price $59.99
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Navajo Hand Crafted Vase By Artist Ernie Watchman...
Regular Price: $339.98
Special Price $169.99
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Hand Crafted Horse Hair American Indian Pot ZX116616
Regular Price: $79.98
Special Price $39.99
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Kachina Figure Hand Crafted Native American Pot By...
Regular Price: $299.98
Special Price $149.99
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Zuni Gecko Pot Hand Crafted By Artists Deldrick And...
Regular Price: $1,979.98
Special Price $989.99
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Hand Crafted Zuni Butterfly Pottery By Artist Tony...
Regular Price: $299.98
Special Price $149.99
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Horse Hair Pottery Navajo Hand Crafted By Artist...
Regular Price: $99.98
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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.