Authentic Navajo Etched Pottery: 3 3/4" Dia. Round Jewelry Box with Kokopelli

Description

Authentic Native American
Navajo Made
3.75" Round Jewelry Box
Hand Decorated
Dancing Kokopelli
Artisan:
Velcita Whitegoat
Process:
This Ceramic pottery is created through a process by which clay is poured into a mold, hand-etched and hand-painted by the potter, then fired in a kiln. This pottery is referred to as slip-poured, slip-cast, or simply ceramic. Because the potter does not hand build each piece, instead opting for a pot or bowl that comes from a mold, there is more time to spend on the etching and painting techniques. The air-dried ceramic clay pot or bowl is painted on a wheel using a damp sponge and commercial paints. While the clay is still soft, designs are incised through the paint layer into the pot. This type of etching is called Sgraffitto.
Etched art is done on either red terracotta clay or white gypsum clay and after being fired in a kiln, the resulting design shows either the bright white (gypsum) or the red earth-colored (terracotta) background seen on the various pieces. Traditionally, Native American pottery is NOT glazed on the inside. If you put liquid in an unglazed pot it will be absorbed into the clay and seep through as the clay is very porous.
Etching and painting techniques have improved over time, and the cost for this type of pottery is less than hand-built or hand-coiled pieces and still very highly collectible.
Description:
This beautiful round Navajo etched jewelry box has classic
symbols around the base and Kokopelli dancing on the top of the box. Perfect for keepsakes, or that special piece of jewelry.
Interpretation:
The Humpback Flute Player (Kokopelli) is an engaging image that originated in the ancient Anasazi culture and was brought into the present by the Pueblo Indians. This classic figure of a bent over stick figure playing a flute has been associated with shamanism and supernatural qualities. He is a magical being who, by playing his flute, calls the clouds to make rain.
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.75 in. dia x 3 in. tall
Note:
Each piece is hand-made and therefore will be unique. You will receive the exact item shown. Personally I like the idea that each piece of pottery we display is different and I hope you too will appreciate owning something unique and one-of-a kind.
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Damaged During Transit:
Mishaps can occur when shipping some of the more fragile items. If there is any damage to your merchandise, the recipient must notify the carrier (UPS or USPS) and Downriver Sales within 5 business days. All packaging must be retained until shipper can inspect damages.
Status:
In the unlikely event the item was sold offline previous to your purchase we will contact you immediately. If the item is a one-of a kind piece we will cancel the sale and refund your account. In some cases items are created in multiples with slight variations in design (different color patterns, variations in mineral distribution in stones, etc). In such cases we may present you with the option to choose one of these variations.
In House SKU:
DRS
NPPOT 684821