P254 - Santa Clara Style Seed Pot - Artist: Hanna Jay / Kim Finchen - Description: Originally these Native American pots were used to store seed for planting. Borrowing the concept, contemporary potters replicate this style and decorate with elaborate designs and decorations. This piece is black on black it develops this wonderful coloring from being fired with cow manure. This magnificent piece is finished in all black and decorated with a Hummingbird and flower surrounded by Pueblo designs accented with an inlaid Turquoise stone. This Seed Pot measures 10 1/2" wide and 4" tall. This Native American creation comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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