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Windy Mesa Pottery
Horse Hair Pottery by Artist Mary F. Holmes
  Photo Credit: Mary F Holmes

Horse hair pottery is created by applying layers of ultra refined clay, called terra sigilata, to the surface of a pot then polishing that surface by hand until satin smooth. Once dry the pot is fired to 1700 degrees, cooled slightly, then pulled HOT from the kiln and horse hair and feathers are applied to the 1000 degree surface. The horse hair and feathers carbonize into the white surface creating beautiful abstract patterns. Once cooled the pot is cleaned and sealed with wax, which also brings up the satin sheen. Each pot is signed by the Artist.

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8485 Bear Spirit Jar by Windy Mesa Pottery. This beautiful Limited Edition 5" x 7" lidded jar is extremely unique with its fetish bear handle. The flowing curves make this piece a great addition to your collection. Dimensions: 5" dia. x 7" tall

$86.00

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8086-8331 Horsehair Gold Neck Vessel
Burnished horsehair vessel w/ variegated gold leaf neck. Dimensions: 10''dia. x 7'' tall

$90.00

8486 Windy Mesa Pottery Canteen w/Carved Gold Leaf Kokopelli - 6.75" w. x 5" h. x 1.75". Oval canteen with horsehair and hand carved Kokopelli relief overlayed with variegated gold leaf. Due to the hand carved nature of the piece no two are exactly alike. The one we currently have in stock has a Kokopelli blowing a horn. This is a uniquely beautiful piece.

8014 Windy Mesa Pottery Bowl w/Carved Gold Leaf Dragonfly - 5.75" w. x 4.5" h. - Horse Hair Laguna pot with hand carved Dragonfly covered with Variegated Gold Leaf. A beautiful accent and addition to any collection or a wonderful gift. 

8489 Windy Mesa Pottery Tall Oval Vase
16" h. x 6" w. x 3" - Tall thin vase w/ horse hair applied to surface Small hole off center of top. An Elegant accent to any decor.

8015B  Windy Mesa Pottery Mini Flat Oval Vase with Corn 4.375" w. x 4.5" h. x 2" - The horse hair fired miniature vase has three wonderful corn cobs  which gives the vase charm. It is artist signed "M Holmes".

8011  Windy Mesa Pottery Lovely Mauve Votive Candle Holder - 4" d. x 3" h. - The lovely mauve votive candle holder give off gold highlights and comes with a votive candle and glass holder. It comes with large holes and four smaller holes, not as shown. Artist signed "M Holmes".

Message From the Artist:  "I feel my work captures the spirit of the desert.... the patient, whisper of a sigh that tells us how insignificant all the chaos of our daily lives are; when after all the desert will be the same as it has been for centuries, centuries after we are long gone. My work gives a peaceful, contemplative feel. Each piece of work is like one of my precious children that I have given life. Pottery is one of the things that all civilizations have left behind. It allows us to understand our past."  -Mary Holmes