A full view of the jar showing its rounded, bulbous body and flared neck. The top and bottom sections feature a natural tan finish with black horsehair carbon trails. The middle section is heavily decorated with horizontal bands of white and gold etched geometric patterns over a deep purple and reddish-brown background.

A direct bird's-eye view looking into the mouth of the jar. The interior is a smooth, tan-colored clay. The wide, flat rim is intricately etched with a white and gold Greek key (meander) pattern and a row of repeating triangles. The smoky black horsehair carbon markings are visible on the inner neck.

Close-up of the bottom of a ceramic jar. The surface has a smoky, marbled white and grey "horsehair" finish with fine black lines. In the center, a signature in white script reads "Alynssa G." The rim of the base is decorated with a detailed geometric pattern in white and gold.

An angled view from above, highlighting the shoulder of the vase. The complex geometric etching is clearly visible, featuring concentric circles of zig-zags, Greek keys, and vertical lines. The smoky marbling on the neck contrasts with the highly structured patterns on the body.

A close-up of the neck of the vase with a stainless steel ruler placed inside to show scale. The ruler indicates the jar is approximately 4.5 to 5 inches tall. The image highlights the fine, vein-like black lines of the horsehair firing technique against the matte tan clay.

Acoma Horsehair Pottery Jar by Alynnsa Gilmore

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This exquisite, hand-crafted jar is a stunning example of Acoma Pueblo artistry combined with the dramatic Navajo Horsehair firing technique, created by artist Alynssa Gilmore.

This piece immediately captures attention with its complex geometric patterns and rich, variegated coloring, making it a beautiful fusion of tradition and contemporary style.

The rim, neck, and base showcase the organic, mesmerizing black lines characteristic of the horsehair technique. This is achieved by placing strands of horsehair on the pottery while it's still hot from the kiln, creating unique, natural smoke and carbon trails (no two are alike!).

Details

The design features repeating bands of highly detailed geometric patterns, including chevrons, waves, and triangles, representing traditional Pueblo design elements.
A warm, earthy palette of red, burgundy, gold, purple, and brown grounds the piece, beautifully offset by the intricate white etched lines.
The jar features a classic, balanced form with a gently flared neck and a subtly footed base.
The bottom of the piece is signed by the artist, Alynssa G. (Alynssa Gilmore), confirming its authenticity.
Height: 6"
Circumference: 16"

This beautiful Acoma Horsehair pottery jar by Alynssa Gilmore is a museum-quality piece that adds a sophisticated touch of Southwestern heritage and color to any art collection or home decor.