Native American Pottery

Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay

Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay
Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay
Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay
Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay
Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay
Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay

Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay

Please read below for information about the maker. Exquisite Large size Navajo Horse Hair pottery created by Hanna Jay of the Rainbow Clan.

Horse Hair pottery is the most unique of the Navajo pottery. Each piece is a one of a kind piece of art.

Fine lines are created with the hair from the mane of the horse and thick lines are created from the hair of the tail. All are applied by hand when the pot is hot, melting and becoming an original design.

Never to be duplicated again. This pottery is incised with a spiritual Elk. Complete with a full rack of antlers. The remainder of the top portion is adorned with (26) Eagle feathers.

Also has a mountain design around the hole in the top. Hannah and her husband, Johnnie are famous for their beautiful, spiritual designs. After the pot is fired, it is rock polished using no paint or glaze.

Measures 33 1/8 in circumference (All around the widest part of the pot). The bottom measures approximately 4 1/4 across.

The pottery has a large seed pot shape. Signed by the maker with her name and also her clan name. Please note: The bright spot on the photos is the camera flash. Hanna Jay of the Rainbow clan has been a potter for over fifteen years.

Her Grandmother made Santa Clara style pottery before her. Hanna and her husband Johnnie live near Hovenweep in the Four Corners area on the Dine (Navajo) reservation. Hanna and Johnnie both smudge and talk to the Water, Air and Clay while they are making each pot.

We have been dealing in Native American Indian Arts & Crafts for 30 years. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay" is in sale since Saturday, July 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\1935-Now\Pottery". The seller is "ms_thelbert" and is located in St.

This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Original or Reproduction: Original
  • Product Type: Pottery
  • Artisan: Hanna Jay
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Region or Culture: Native Americana
  • Featured Refinements: Navajo Pottery
  • Material: Clay


Auth. Native American Navajo Large Incised Elk Horse Hair Pottery by Hanna Jay