Native American Navajo Marvin Blackmore Black Pottery Vase

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Yes, this is a stunning example of black-on-black etched pottery handcrafted by renowned Diné (Navajo) artist Marvin Blackmore. This specific … Read more Yes, this is a stunning example of black-on-black etched pottery handcrafted by renowned Diné (Navajo) artist Marvin Blackmore. This specific piece highlights his early-career signature style. He relies on highly detailed geometric engraving—a meticulous scratch-carving method known as sgraffito. Instead of painting, he applies highly polished, lustrous black slips over a matte background to produce deep, high-contrast medallion patterns. Measures 10 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide, with a 3.5 inch opening. Pot is in excellent condition. I've owned it for at least 7 years.

About the Artist
Background: Raised in Cortez, Colorado, Blackmore learned foundational clay handling and firing techniques from Navajo potter Manuel Morgan.
Inspirations: His style was deeply moved by legendary Santa Clara Pueblo potters like Maria Martinezand Joseph Lonewolf.
Evolution: While his early work (like this vessel) focused on intricate, single-tone black-on-black motifs, his later masterpieces evolved into extremely complex, multi-layered colorful slips and 24k gold inlay See less