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Which Native American tribe is known for pottery?

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Which Native American tribe is known for pottery?
A number of Native American tribes are known for pottery, including the Cheyenne, Cherokees, Hopi, Iroquois, Navajo Pueblo and Shoshone. Artisans from each indigenous group have their own style. For example, Hopi pottery is often a red-brown color and decorated with black designs, while Navajo pottery is deeper brown and usually has a high-gloss finish. Find a selection of Native American pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Antique Tesuque Pueblo Dough Bowl, 1875–1900, Southwest Pottery
Located in Denver, CO
example of 19th-century Southwestern Native American pottery. Hand-built and painted by a skilled artisan
Category

Antique 19th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Earthenware

Casas Grandes Pottery Olla
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery olla. Hand coiled and painted polychrome design. Restored. Two
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Pottery

Prehistoric Casas Grandes Pottery Olla
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Prehistoric Casas Grandes pottery olla. Hand coiled and painted polychrome design. Ex. Barnard. 5
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Pottery

Casas Grandes Pottery Effigy Vessel
By Native American Art
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ramos polychrome style pottery effigy vessel in the form of a human with a bulbous body
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Native American Native America...

Materials

Ceramic

Maria Martinez Blackware Pottery Jar, San Ildefonso Pueblo, Feather Design
By Native American Art
Located in Denver, CO
(1887–1980), one of the most celebrated Native American potters of the 20th century. Known for
Category

Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Native American Southwest Pueblo Pottery Vase, Signed, C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Native American Southwest Pueblo Pottery Vase, Signed, C1920. 9 7/8" x 5 1/4" x 5 1/4
Category

Early 20th Century Pottery

Materials

Pottery

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