Louise Bigmeat Maney Cherokee NC Blackware Pottery Jar Hand Coiled Signed Vase For Sale

Artist: Louise Bigmeat Maney (1931–2001)Origin: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (Cherokee, North Carolina)
Type: Hand-Coiled Blackware Jar / Vase with Incised Geometric Rim
Condition: Authentic vintage conditionItem Details & CharacteristicsBeautiful, authentic example of traditional Eastern Cherokee blackware pottery by the highly influential and beloved master potter Louise Bigmeat Maney.Representing the legendary Bigmeat family legacy of North Carolina, this elegant tapered jar features a smooth, hand-polished gray-to-black body accented by crisp, hand-etched geometric and feather-style decorations wrapping tightly around the upper collar. This piece was meticulously hand-coiled from local mountain clay, hand-smoothed, and fired outdoors using ancestral wood-firing techniques that give traditional Cherokee pottery its distinct character.

• Signature: Hand-incised on the bottom: \"Louise Bigmeat Maney, Cherokee, NC\"
• Production: 100% handmade, authentic Eastern Band of Cherokee artwork.

Condition Report

• Overall: Very Good vintage condition with deep, sharp incised details and an elegant form.
• Surface: Shows minor, light surface wear, firing clouds, and normal variations consistent with age and traditional outdoor firing. Please review all close-up photographs for exact condition details.
• Structural: Free of any major structural issues, cracks, or repairs.