Rita Manygoats Navajo Horny Toad Wedding Vase – Signed Native Pottery

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This small Navajo wedding vase is signed by Rita Manygoats, a noted Diné potter known for sculptural forms incorporating cultural … Read more This small Navajo wedding vase is signed by Rita Manygoats, a noted Diné potter known for sculptural forms incorporating cultural symbolism. The vessel features a horned toad motif modeled in relief on both sides, a design associated with protection and longevity in Navajo tradition.

Its compact 4.75-inch height, double-spout form, and hand-built clay body reflect the continuity of community pottery practices in the Southwest. The surface displays the characteristic earthy firing tone achieved through traditional outdoor firing methods. A signed example of Manygoats’ work, this piece represents the intersection of functional pottery and symbolic storytelling within Navajo ceramic arts.

Measures: 4.75"H x 4"W x 4"D

Weight: 10 oz

Origin: United States / Navajo

Age: Late 20th Century See less