Territorial Indian Arts

Maricopa Indian pottery tall neck jar by Ida Redbird, 1892-1971. Traditionally hand built with native clay and slips, mesquite sap paint, pit fired. Standing 17" tall, 8" diameter. This is the most difficult form to accomplish successfully! One of the finest pieces of Ida's we have seen! Excellent condition.

14" tall Mojave pottery jar by Elmer Gates, 1929-1990. Hand built with native clay and slips, pit fired. Gracefully shaped and painted jar stands 14 1/4" tall by 6" diameter. Elmer Gates was known for making traditional Mojave pottery more modern. Signed, excellent condition.

Mojave pottery Effigy jar by Elmer Gates, 1929-1990. Hand built with native clay and slips, pit fired, blue and white seed bead jewelry. The old style 4 spout jar stands 7 1/4" tall by 5" diameter. Elmer Gates was known for making traditional Mojave pottery more modern. Signed, excellent condition.