Horsehair, Totem Figurines, outlets Indian Brave Eagle, Native American, Figurine, Vintage, Collectable

Horsehair Totem Figurines Indian Brave Eagle, Native American, Vintage, Collectable

Eagle Divine spirit, sacrifice, connection to creator, intelligence, renewal, courage, illumination of spirit, healing, creation, freedom, and risk-taker. Eagle conveys the powers and messages of the spirit; it is man's connection to the divine because it flies higher than any other bird. ... If eagle has appeared, it bestows freedom and courage to look ahead. The eagle is symbolic of the importance of honesty and truthful principles.

The process of making horsehair pottery is an ancient process, which has been updated for modern kilns, ceramics, and pottery. The pieces are fired at low temperatures (not to exceed 1700 degrees Fahrenheit), and the kiln is shut off and allowed to cool to approximately 1050 degrees Fahrenheit. The pieces are removed from the kiln one at a time, and strands of horsehair are outlets dropped on the piece. The horsehair burns off and leaves the distinctive lines. The smoke from the burning horsehair also leaves distinctive shading on the glazes. Because of the single piece-at-a-time process and the fact that the horsehair is placed on each piece by hand, no two pieces will ever be exactly alike. Feathers and sawdust are also sometimes used in the process.
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Horsehair Figurines By Native American Artist Maria Zuni Plum
Previously owned in private collection