The single most special aspect
of this piece (besides it's stunning aesthetics) is the fact
that Gloria painstakingly polished the inside of the vessel.
This is not a common practice and adds many, many hours to the
production of the piece - but it also adds a finish that is unparalled.
This is a terrific pot!
Gloria Kahe is a Navajo woman
married to Samuel Kahe, a Hopi from Polacca, the lower village
at First Mesa. She was taught by her mother-in-law, Marcella
Kahe, one of the respected master potters at Hopi.
Her cross cultural influences
and fine workmanship cause her pottery to be in demand.
Gloria is well known for her
classic water vessels and canteens but also experiments with
older designs on more common shapes such as typical seed pots
and jars.
