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USA Pottery


Pottery is one of our most enduring cultural representations, and in general, refers to any ware for which a functional use is intended. USA pottery has rich cultural roots, most notably from the Native American potters who settled in the southwestern United States. Clay pottery began as ceremonial and utilitarian vessels then evolved to the decorative and collectable pieces of art they are today.

Using this accessible and abundant raw material, clay pottery became the livelihood of many Native Americans during the late 19th century as they sold their wares, such as a pottery pitcher or a pottery vase, in railroad stations to European travelers. The admired and respected tradition of USA pottery owes itself to those early Native American settlers who used their creativity and ingenuity to bring clay pottery to an art form. A pottery pitcher as a display piece or tableware, is just one example of clay pottery that has form and function. As a popular decorative and utilitarian work of art, a pottery pitcher is a good representation of USA pottery with dual allurement.

Pottery making, and in particular USA pottery, was traditionally a female craft where the traditional technique and design of a piece of clay pottery, like a pottery vase or pottery pitcher, would be passed through generations of women from great grandmother to grandmother to daughter.

There are many notable Native American women who became part of these early USA pottery traditions and are now well recognized for their clay pottery. Iris Nampeyo (1860?-1942) was one of the true next generations of Hopi clay pottery artists who learned pottery making through her paternal grandmother within the Hopi Reservation of present day Arizona. She is now one of the most well-known clay pottery artists associated with USA pottery because of her influence in ancient pottery form and design.

Autumn Hill Artworks features the works of highly skilled and notable present day pottery artists who live and work within the six New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. On an ongoing basis, you will see different clay pottery pieces, like pottery vases, pottery pitchers, and pottery bowls. Visit us often to choose from our great selection of beautiful handmade pottery that may well become an integral part of USA pottery history!



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