Navajo Bear Horse Hair Pottery Hand Crafted By Artist Vail SX108891

Pot measures approximately 4-5/8" tall, 4-3/4" wide and is 15" in circumference (around its widest point).

This beautiful style of Navajo art is called horse hair pottery because actual horse hair is added to the pottery at just the right moment in the firing process to melt the hairs into the pottery, creating stunning and unique designs. This Native American pot is hand etched and hand painted, with brilliant traditional patterns and a lovely Bear design, by Navajo artist Vail. The pot is signed by the artist.

In Native American beliefs, the bear symbolizes physical strength, leadership, and is known as the "first helper".