Vintage Betty Selby Signed Pueblo Pottery Style Feather Vase | Southwestern Inspired Art Decor 1990 | Handmade Collectible Retro Vase
$75.05
đ Step into a desert breeze of sunbaked elegance with this signed vintage vase by Betty Selby, a mid-late 20th century southwestern studio potter whose work channels the rich visual language of Pueblo and desert pueblo inspired aesthetics.
This piece is a handcrafted statementâpart functional vessel, part sculptureâwhere feather motifs float across a matte earth-tone surface in a dance of prayer, protection, and connection to tradition.
Betty Selbyâs work, often described in listings as âSouthwesternâ or âNative American inspired,â reflects the post-war popularity of Pueblo and desert design reinterpretations in studio pottery.
The decorative feathers painted on the body arenât just prettyâthey carry layered meaning rooted in Pueblo and broader Indigenous symbolism.
Feathers have long been associated with prayer, gratitude, honor, and the bridge between the earthly and spiritual realms; theyâre visual invocations of protection, strength, and reverence, with each bird or feather motif potentially invoking different attributes depending on its form and context.
đ¤ This vase also nods to the broader tradition of Pueblo pottery, a lineage stretching back centuries in the American Southwest, where indigenous potters perfected the sourcing of local clay, hand-coiling techniques, slip application, burnishing, and firing (traditionally in outdoor horno or reduction methods) to create vessels both utilitarian and sacred.
Symbols, shapes, and surface treatments carried meaningsâsome communal, some deeply personal to the artistâand carried forward generational knowledge in every curve and painted stroke.
đ Approx.Dimensions:
Height: 6 inches (15.2 cm)
Diameter (widest): 5 ž inches (14.6 cm)
âď¸ Very good vintage condition with no cracks or chips. There are minor scuffs and age-appropriate surface wear consistent with a piece from 1990; the matte finish shows the honest patina of time. Please review photos closely to see the subtle marksâthey add character and confirm authenticity.
đ¤ Why itâs special & how to use it:
Display it solo on a mantel or shelf to let its silhouette and feather details breathe, or use it as a small floral vessel (dried botanicals or single stems work beautifully with its understated profile).
It pairs deeply with boho, desert modern, mid-century, or eclectic interiors.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of Southwestern style, vintage pottery collectors, or anyone drawn to objects with cultural resonance and handcrafted soul.
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