Russell Sam Horse Hair Mini Vase Navajo Native American Etched Pottery Signed

Has a few paint chips as shown / no cracks These vases are created using a unique firing process: ® • Horsehair is applied to the hot, recently fired ceramic, creating dark, random lines and patterns as it burns. " • The process results in a unique "marble effect," making each vase one-of-a-kind. & • The tradition is believed to have originated among Navajo and other Indigenous peoples, possibly discovered accidentally when hair fell onto hot pottery. ® • Horsehair from the mane creates finer lines, while tail hair produces thicker lines. • Some artists use horsehair from a favorite horse as a way to honor the animal. • The horse is highly regarded in many cultures, representing stamina, agility, beauty, and strength. o • Navajo horsehair pottery is popular in the Four Corners area of the Navajo Nation in Arizona, the Pueblos of New Mexico, and for Southwest and Western decor.