Native American pottery handmade by Navajo and Hopi potters, from small pots to taller vases. Most pieces are Navajo, with Hopi pottery making up the rest, and some are signed by the potter. All are handmade, and all include an original certificate of authenticity.
Navajo and Hopi Pottery
Navajo and Hopi potters build pieces by hand, a process that gives a handmade pot its own profile, wall thickness and surface. Hopi pottery belongs to the wider Pueblo pottery tradition of the Southwest, while Navajo potters have their own forms and decoration. Our guides to the Navajo, the Hopi and Pueblo arts cover the history behind them.
Sizes and Shapes
The product page lists height and width. Sizes run from small pots that fit on a narrow shelf to taller vases that stand on their own. Compare the listed size with a shelf or niche before you buy, since photos can make a small pot look larger.
How to Check Authenticity
Pottery sold as Native American must be made by an enrolled member of a recognized tribe under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act. Look for the potter's signature on the base, and keep the paperwork that names the maker. Our guide to spotting real vs fake Native American work explains what to check, and all pottery here includes an original certificate of authenticity.
Displaying and Caring for Pottery
Treat handmade pottery as decorative unless the listing says otherwise: do not use it for water, food or plants, and keep it out of the dishwasher. Dust it with a soft, dry brush or cloth, avoid cleaners and polish, and display it out of direct sun and away from shelf edges. Lift a pot with both hands from the base, not by the rim.
Pottery as a Gift
A signed pot makes a lasting housewarming, retirement or anniversary gift for anyone who loves Southwest art. Keep the certificate with the piece so the next owner knows who made it and where it came from. Pair a pot with a small stand or display shelf to show off its shape.