Caroleen Sanders Catawba Indian Pitcher SC

Caroleen Sanders Catawba Indian Pitcher SC

Catawba Indian Master Potter Caroleen Sanders made this eye appealing Rebecca Pitcher. She is known for producing traditional figures such as her snake bowls & swans, and the beloved Rebecca Pitcher. Her mother did create a limited number of pieces in the Catawba tradition and Caroleen is also the niece of the late Earl Robbins (i.e. Uncle Earl as she always describes him-there is something very inspiring and powerful when she talks about him). She is a wonderful person and very involved in the promotion of the Catawba pottery tradition, even being active on the Board of the NC Pottery Center. This coil-formed, carefully burnished with family rubbing stones, and then pit-fired piece, is a simply a masterpiece in art and symmetry. It has a svelte form and long refined neck. The firing finished color schemes are darker honey brown, and then raw sienna. The piece stands 5.25″ tall by 2″ max width. Mint condition. $10 s/i.