Description: NATIVE AMERICAN NAVAJO POTTERY NATIVITY BY NINA MALONE Lovely Nativity hand crafted by Navajo artist, Nina Malone. The figures in the scene are considered to be “mud toys”. Each piece is individually formed by hand and painted. Mud toys are often sun baked and not fired like traditional pottery. Originally mud toys were made by children, but they were phased out by the 1940’s. Signed 1 5/8” tall x 3 1/16” long x 2 1/16” wide Artist card included Although Navajo potters learned the art of pottery making from the Pueblo people, they have developed their own distinctive pottery style. Traditionally, Navajo pottery had little or no design. The beauty of the clay and the markings, or fire clouds, from firing, was showcased. Currently, Navajo pottery is not confined to traditional techniques and Navajo potters are experiencing new and creative approaches. Some traditionally designed, some etched or painted brightly, and some thrown in the fire with horse hair, but melted pinon pitch should be applied on Navajo pottery to give it a glossy finish. NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY
Price: 91.8 USD
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
End Time: 2024-11-30T03:59:51.000Z
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Restocking Fee: 10%
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country//Region of Manufacture: United States
Origin: Navajo
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Featured Refinements: Navajo Pottery
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artisan: NINA MALONE
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: Yes
Culture: Native American: US
