Wow, what a beauty!! This is a unique eye-catching vase in the style Lorena Bartlett is known for. Lorena is a Navajo potter who uses traditional methods. She works with clay collected near her home, hand-forms her pottery, fires them in a traditional wood pit, and glazes them with pine resin. She is known for creating a variety of clay art work including animals, jars and bowls. In particular she is known for creating interesting textures such as the “corrugated” exterior of this vase. This is very well glazed vase showing the effect of the pine resin. The vase measures 7 ½ inches in height. The variation in color is a result of using the clays near her home.
 
The bowl was purchased at the Heard Museum, sale tag still attached. It has only had one owner. Since purchase, Lorena’s work has increased substantially in value. The vase has been on display in a non-smoking home in an open, yet protective display case. The vase would be perfect for the current popular farmhouse style, or anywhere there is a desire for texture, ethnic art, geometric symmetry, or a wish for natural earthy elements.