NAVAJO ETCHED POTTERY

by Nancy Chilly

This beautiful piece features intricately carved Yei (Navajo supernaturals) designs with beautiful colors. The hand coiled pot is coated with pine pitch. Signed by the artist.

by John C. Whiterock

by John C. Whiterock

NAVAJO ETCHED POTTERY

by Michael Charlie

Michael Charlie is a full blooded Native American Indian. He was born in 1976 into the Navajo Nation. He began his interest in crafting pottery when he was 16 years old. Mr. Charlie was inspired by his mother, Susie Charlie, who is credited for developing this unique style of art. She taught her son how to paint the colors on the pottery, as well as etch his pottery free hand. Michael crafts on many different shapes and sizes of pottery like wedding vases, seed pots, water vessels, and ollas. He etches feather designs and other geometric designs. His favorite pieces to craft are the ones he crafts with quality stones of turquoise inlayed into the pottery. Continuing long lived traditions is extremely important to Michael and by constructing his art he feels he is adding to the long lived legacy of his ancestors. The lucrative aspect of the business was also inspiration for him to become an artist. He signs his pottery as: Michael Charlie, Navajo. 

by John C. Whiterock

by Michael Charlie

Michael Charlie is a full blooded Native American Indian. He was born in 1976 into the Navajo Nation. He began his interest in crafting pottery when he was 16 years old. Mr. Charlie was inspired by his mother, Susie Charlie, who is credited for developing this unique style of art. She taught her son how to paint the colors on the pottery, as well as etch his pottery free hand. Michael crafts on many different shapes and sizes of pottery like wedding vases, seed pots, water vessels, and ollas. He etches feather designs and other geometric designs. His favorite pieces to craft are the ones he crafts with quality stones of turquoise inlayed into the pottery. Continuing long lived traditions is extremely important to Michael and by constructing his art he feels he is adding to the long lived legacy of his ancestors. The lucrative aspect of the business was also inspiration for him to become an artist. He signs his pottery as: Michael Charlie, Navajo. 

Deldrick is a talented artist from the Zuni Pueblo who has become well known for his lizard designs and textured paints. He collaborates on works with his wife, Lorenda and enjoys creating various sizes and shapes of pottery. This is the first bowl we've seen from, and the execution is quite wonderful. The outside is painted with two heart line elk and other traditional designs. The inside features Deldrick's famous raised lizard. It is signed Deldrick and Cellicion, Zuni.

by John C. Whiterock