Cynthia Yazzie Navajo Seed Pot Vase Sgraffito Hand Carved Pottery Blue 1996 4.5"

Description

View Cynthia Yazzie Navajo Seed Pot Vase Sgraffito Hand Carved Pottery Blue 1996 4.5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. It stands as a brilliant example of her ability to blend traditional generational indigenous artistry with precise contemporary aesthetics. Markings / Signatures: Base is clearly hand-etched: "1996 Cynthia Yazzie Navajo". This is a beautiful, hand-crafted Navajo seed pot vase created by the late celebrated Diné artisan Cynthia Yazzie in 1996. The piece features Yazzie's signature mastery of fine-line sgraffito etching, showcasing complex geometric step patterns and stylized desert motifs deeply carved into terracotta clay, accented by striking electric blue painted bands. It stands as a brilliant example of her ability to blend traditional generational indigenous artistry with precise contemporary aesthetics.  Key Specifications & Details Item Name: Vintage Hand-Etched Navajo Seed Pot / Vase  Brand / Artist: Cynthia Yazzie (1965–2021)  Materials / Medium: Terracotta Clay, Sgraffito Carving, Painted Accents  Dimensions: Height: 4.5" | Width: ~4.75" (Belly) | Depth: ~4.75" (Top Opening: 2.75" Outer Rim)  Weight: 1 lb 2 oz  Markings / Signatures: Base is clearly hand-etched: "1996 Cynthia Yazzie Navajo"  Included Accessories: N/A (Vessel only) Condition Report & Inspection Overall State: Pre-owned - Excellent vintage condition. Structural Integrity: No chips, cracks, hairlines, or repairs. The rim is pristine.  Surface / Finish: Etched linework remains exceptionally sharp. Color contrast between the deep charcoal/black recesses, terracotta peaks, and blue painted accents is highly vibrant.  Interior: Clean, dark, unglazed interior free of residue.  Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › 1935-Now › Pottery.

Origin

Navajo Nation

Provenance

Hand-signed by artist

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo

Artisan

Cynthia Yazzie

Culture

Native American: US

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

United States