Desert Hawk Books

 

Collections of Southwestern Pottery:
Candlesticks to Canteens, Frogs to Figurines

by Allan Hayes

 

 

Paperback

6 7/8 x 9 1/2
64 Pages
52 color photos

 

Think "Southwestern pottery" and what comes to mind is high-priced pieces locked behind glass cases in museums—inaccessible to the common collector. Who would ever believe the fun that can be had seeking out kitschy pieces overlooked by most collectors?

Here, John Blom and Allan Hayes, authors of the best-selling Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni, take their turn at finding truly unique pieces. Spanning a thousand years, their finds include the usual array of beautiful jars and figurines, along with unique pieces including mermaids, pickup trucks, dinosaurs, teddy bears, and a wedding vase shaped like a duck.

Written in a bright, entertaining, and readable style and containing photographs of more than 600 pieces, this book proves that no matter how serious the art itself may be, the collecting doesn't always have to be taken seriously. Whether you currently collect pottery or are simply interested in Native American crafts, Collections of Southwestern Pottery will inspire a new enthusiasm for the art form.

Allan Hayes lives in Sausalito, CA and is also the author of Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni.