Navajo Horse Hair Buffalo Hand Crafted Turquoise Pottery By Artist Carol Johnson AX127558

Pottery measures approximately 7-1/4" tall, 7" wide and is 23-3/4" in circumference (around its widest point).

This beautiful style of Navajo art is called horse hair pottery because actual horse hair is added to the pottery at just the right moment in the firing process to melt the hairs into the pottery, creating unique and incredible designs. This lovely Native American pot is hand etched and hand painted with Buffalo designs and traditional designs by Navajo artist Carol Johnson. To finish off the pot, the lip is beautifully accented with a layer of fine turquoise dust. The pottery is signed by the artist.

The Buffalo is one of the most important animals to the people of the Plains and it is a great symbol to most Native Americans. The Plains Indians had developed life around the buffalo using it in many different ways. It was used for food, tools, shelter, warmth, and weaponry. To some, the Buffalo represents strength, stability, and prosperity.