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Navajo Etched Horse Hair Pottery by Shirley Smith

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 60.00 USD
Navajo Etched Horse Hair Pottery by Shirley Smith
Native American Navajo Etched Horse Hair Pottery by well known artist Shirley Smith from Dove Creek, Colorado. This one of a kind piece measures 5 1/2'' x 4''.When firing the green ware and it is about 1600 degrees, horsehair is thrown on the pot. The horsehair burns when it touches the hot pottery, creating the unique marble effect. Each piece is one of a kind. Then the pottery is glazed and etched with designs