Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl northwest coast basket from among thousands of volumes

from among thousands of volumes at a wonderful estate sale in Kansas City with an astounding library

spectator pumps

which have been sewn together with black thread

but focus on the dark brown and a repeating animal motif reveals itself

25" or so in height)

Matte Black Textured Ikebana-style Studio Pottery Vase or Bowl northwest coast basket from among thousands of volumesWith its stark lines and textured, charcoal black surface, this ceramic vase feels at once ancient and decidedly modern, and as much a sculptural object as a functional vessel. Use it with a flower frog to create a striking arrangement, as a bowl (for halloween candy? fall leaves or pinecones? clementines? evergreen branches?) or just as a beautiful object for display. The hand thrown vase is signed at the bottom. It was purchased at the estate sale