Mid 20th Century Navajo-Inspired Ceramic Goblet Featuring Traditional Geometric Patterns

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The goblet is signed "Yazzie", written above the abbreviation "CA" (for California).This indicates it is an art pottery piece created … Read more The goblet is signed "Yazzie", written above the abbreviation "CA" (for California).This indicates it is an art pottery piece created by an artist from the widespread Yazzie family, a prominent name closely associated with Navajo (Diné) artisan craftsmanship, working out of California.

This ceramic wine goblet is a distinctive piece of contemporary Navajo art pottery, measuring approximately 8 inches tall. It is handcrafted from a raw ceramic casting, hand-painted, and finished with a smooth, glossy overglaze. eBay +2The vessel features a classic chalice shape composed of a deep, rounded bowl, an elongated stem with a central raised ring, and a wide, flared pedestal base. 

Decorative Pattern Breakdown

The exterior is split into distinct horizontal registers featuring geometric patterns typical of Southwestern and Diné textile and basketry traditions: eBay +1The Rim: Embellished with a dense, rhythmic band of vertical black bars pointing downward against the antique white background.

The Main Upper Band: Features an interlocking zig-zag chevron design hand-painted in a deep burgundy-red. The triangles are filled with fine, hand-etched parallel sgraffito lines that expose the contrasting white layer underneath. 

The Lower Bowl Band: Showcases a pattern of mirrored triangles in a vibrant teal or sage green hue, also filled with fine etched line-work.

The Stem & Base: The mid-stem ring is highlighted with thin horizontal teal and burgundy accents, while the top of the flared footed base echoes the rim with a bold, black radial starburst or sunburst pattern. See less