Jemez Hand Coiled Indian Pottery by Native American artist Tortalita.

This one is for the art lover with refined tastes. This 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. Edwina 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. This Jemez Indian pot is 5-1/2" tall, 6" wide, 21 1/2" in circumference, and it has a 4 1/2" wide opening. Signed on the bottom by the Jemez Indian artist Edwina Tortalita.

For nearly twenty centuries pottery has been made and used in the American Southwest. The technology probably came from Mexico where it's 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 the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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