The Pottery Floor
"Like nothing else in the known history of art, Anasazi
potters executed paintings that maintain harmony and balance while exhibiting
crisp, tense control as though loaded with latent energy. ...dynamic in
that contemplation of a painted vessel requires it be in motion; a kind
of perpetual discovery." J. J. Brody, 1991.
Clint Swink is the only professional potter offering Anasazi pottery
replicas made entirely with prehistorically available materials, tools and
techniques which he personally rediscovered and which are authenticated
by the archaeological record -- "authentic Anasazi pottery replicas."
Each piece is made from clay he gathers from the prehistoric production
area in which the replicated pottery was originally manufactured then built
using only wooden/gourd, stone and bone tools. After yucca brush painting
with Rocky Mountain Bee Plant or mineral paint they are fired in a replica
Anasazi trench kiln using indigenous fuels pinon pine and juniper. A 4 step
firing process is used which Swink rediscovered with the collaborative efforts
of archaeologist Joel Brisbin of Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado. The
slow process and high firing loss result in a collectible limited annual
output. All of Swink's pieces are signed, numbered and provided with an
ethical pedigree suitable for framing. This pottery is sold as non-functional
ware.
All images are unenhanced and have links to larger images
which include descriptions and prices. Prices include shipping and handling
(USA). Your satisfaction is guaranteed. THESE ARE SAMPLES ONLY. PLEASE
E-MAIL FOR CURRENT INVENTORY.
Commissions gladly accepted
Next door is the Mug Room full
of Mesa Verde Black-on-white mugs and downstairs is the exciting BASEMENT featuring eclectic
collections
of functional pottery.
© 1999 
Swink Art
Helping preserve archaeological resources through replication,
research and education since 1987
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