Rare Southern Chief Head Pottery Footed Vase
Circa 1890, Catawba Indian, York, South Carolina, attributed to Martha Jane Harris. The vessel having a handsome, aesthetic form with precisely incised head dress of the chief heads, with ovoid body atop flared foot. H8 1/4" The piece is sold from the collection of the late Thomas Blumer and was purchased by Blumer from Georgia Harris, Martha Jane's granddaughter.
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Circa 1890, Catawba Indian, York, South Carolina, attributed to Martha Jane Harris. The vessel having a handsome, aesthetic form with precisely incised head dress of the chief heads, with ovoid body atop flared foot. H8 1/4" The piece is sold from the collection of the late Thomas Blumer and was purchased by Blumer from Georgia Harris, Martha Jane's granddaughter.