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Jemez Hand Coiled Indian Pottery by Native American artist Tortalita

Details:
5 1/4” tall
5 1/2” wide
20" in circumference
3" wide opening
signed on the bottom by the Jemez Indian artist, Edwina Tortalita

This Pueblo Indian Hand Coiled Pottery by Native American artist Tortalita is an incredible, high quality, hand-coiled pot with delicate thin walls. This fine piece of pottery was hand-made by master Jemez Indian pottery artist, Edwina Tortalita who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she makes all of her pots out of natural clays gathered from the Earth. This one was hand-painted with great skill.

For nearly twenty centuries pottery has been made and used in the American Southwest. The technology probably came from Mexico where its cultural application served a different purpose. In the Southwest, pottery is principally used as containers. While pottery making is much older in Mexico, Central and South America, perhaps the oldest pottery in the Southwest has been found in southern Arizona, dating to 300 B.C.

Millions around the world are experiencing a growing appreciation for the arts and cultures of native peoples. In the American Southwest, Indian artists continue to create beautiful objects with loving care. Their creations may be seen as six main types of art forms: paintings, jewelry, baskets, textiles, carvings and pottery.

We understand and know the value and collectible nature of Southwestern hand-made pottery due to its cultural and historical significance. To ensure you that this is truly hand made the traditional way, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC

SKU	0220-PT
Weight	7.0 lb
Qty	Not available in the current price set.