Native Horsehair Etched Pottery by Deann Louis.

The pottery history ownership is that I purchased many pieces of pottery from the Acoma pueblo directly when visiting there. There are 3 pieces of horsehair pottery by Deann Louis that were bought at the pueblo. They have been in my possession on display and am now downsizing. 

This pot was handmade by Deann Louis of the Acoma pueblo. Her signature style is to etch a Bear's Paw, Turtle, Kokopelli and a Lizard on the sides of her pots. The pot was are fired in the traditional manner as stated below and her signature from the Acoma N.M.  pueblo is etched on the base of the pot. 

Throughout the years, Horse Hair Pottery has continued to grow in popularity. To this day, it’s unclear exactly how this type of unique pottery originated. Some people believe the technique was first introduced by Native Americans because it has been so prevalent among Native American artists.As its name implies, Horse Hair Pottery is hand coiled pottery that incorporates horse hair from horses’ tails or manes into its design. To create horse hair pottery, an artist applies strands of hair to the surface of a clay pot, which has been removed from the kiln, and is extremely hot. As the hair carbonizes, or turns into carbon as it burns on the hot surface of the pottery, it leaves a random pattern. Although other types of hair may be used, horse hair makes distinct dramatic patterns due to its length and coarseness. A horse’s tail hair is thicker than the mane hair; therefore, it leaves stronger bolder patterns unlike the finer mane hair used to produce softer subtle lines. 

Approx. measurements :  6.5" high X 2" across the base  X 2 & 3/4" across the top rim. 

Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. 

Sometimes monitors will exhibit a different colour. It is actually a little lighter than appears in the photos. 

$65.00 Canadian