Native American: Hopi Handbuilt and Handpainted Traditional Bowl - Made in USA!

Description

Authentic Native American
Hopi Made
3.5" Traditional Bowl
Hand-Built and Hand Decorated
Artisan:
Bernadette Poleahla
Process:
Crafted and accented with natural materials, this hand-built pottery is made with clay in the traditional way. Most Native American pottery is made from clay which is locally dug by the potters. The pottery is generally open-pit fired or fired in self-consuming kilns, and, if from Santa Clara Pueblo in particular, fired many times to achieve the black layer on the underlying red clay. Air temperature, firing method, and wind among other variables all have a part in the success or failure of the firing process. Kneaded, coiled, or rolled, crafted by hand, then fired; later the cooled bowl or pot is then hand finished by the artist with etching or painting.
Description:
Wonderfully handcrafted and hand-painted traditional bowl by Hopi potter Bernadette Poleahla.
This beautiful bowl has a hand print symbol on the interior while the exterior has traditional Hopi symbols including four moths surrounding the bowl
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Interpretation:
The 'hand' sign was used to proclaim "we were here" by the Native People as they migrated due to weather, searching for food throughout the southwest United States.
Dimensions:
Approx. 3.5 in. dia x 2.75 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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Items can be returned within 2 weeks of receipt with no restocking fee. You must contact us first before returning an item for further instructions and a return authorization number. Buyer pays return shipping.
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 Bernadette Poleahla--962521