Overview
A beautiful example of Navajo sgraffito pottery featuring a ruffled 'pie crust' rim and intricate hand-etched geometric motifs.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Navajo Sgraffito Pottery Vase by Dennison Billy, 1990
Photo reference
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Story
In the high desert of the American Southwest during the late 1980s and early 90s, Navajo artists were revolutionizing their approach to clay.
Maker / Origin
Dennison Billy is a recognized Navajo artist known for his precision and his ability to layer colored slips before carving through them.
Condition & Value
The vase appears to be in good vintage condition. Small, signed pieces by established Navajo potters like Dennison Billy are steady in the collector market.
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