Available here for your consideration are two detailed miniature figural pots by Dorothea Sunn Avery. The Snaketown archaeological site produced many finds including "pot bellied effigies". Maricopa potter Theroline Bread began to reproduce the effigies and passed down her passion for that style pottery to her daughter, Dorothea Sunn Avery. These two little effigy pots are nicely done and decorated and would look fine in your collection or as additional interest in your decor. Bid now!
Maricopa potters are known for their red clay pottery work. Originally jars and bowls were made of natural materials to satisfy basic needs. Clay was collected locally from various locations throughout the area and natural dyes were used to depict geometrical designs. Later, as settlers began to trade for and buy Maricopa pots, the potters learned to add decoration and make exotic forms to make the pots more desirable.
PROVENANCE: New Old Stock (NOS) from a Native Arts and Crafts store in Pinetop /Lakeside, AZ area that is no longer in business.
MAKER: Dorothea Sunn Avery. (Maricopa/PeePosh ca 1964 - ).
APPROX AGE: Fairly Modern (meaning 1980s or newer).
SIZE: These effigies measure 2 3/4 inches tall x 2 1/4 inches across at the widest point x 2 inches deep.  
CONDITION: Good for their age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.