Handcrafted Native American pottery vase by Ramona Silas, a Navajo artisan associated with Mesa Verde Pottery in Cortez, Colorado. The piece is characteristic of the "Red Earth" style, showcasing rich, natural clay tones and a distinct turquoise-blue rim. Intricate geometric patterns are hand-etched into the surface using a technique known as sgraffito, where the top layer of slip is carved away to reveal the contrasting red clay beneath. Accompanying the vase is its original Certificate of Authenticity, which guarantees it as a genuine Indigenous-made work of art. Such pieces are valued by collectors for their blend of traditional Navajo craftsmanship and contemporary Southwestern aesthetic
Handcrafted Native American pottery vase by Ramona Silas, a Navajo artisan associated with Mesa Verde Pottery in Cortez, Colorado. The piece is characteristic of the "Red Earth" style, showcasing rich, natural clay tones and a distinct turquoise-blue rim. Intricate geometric patterns are hand-etched into the surface using a technique known as sgraffito, where the top layer of slip is carved away to reveal the contrasting red clay beneath. Accompanying the vase is its original Certificate of Authenticity, which guarantees it as a genuine Indigenous-made work of art. Such pieces are valued by collectors for their blend of traditional Navajo craftsmanship and contemporary Southwestern aesthetic