Late 20th Century Native American Navajo Signed Etched Pottery

Authentic, hand-crafted Navajo etched pottery olla by Leonia Woods, a known Navajo potter. This piece is hand-built, hand-burnished, and hand-carved, featuring traditional Navajo geometric and sgraffito designs with deep, crisp carving throughout.


The vessel is signed on the base “Leonia Woods – Navajo”, confirming artist attribution and authenticity. The substantial weight and fine carving indicate quality workmanship intended as art, not tourist ware.


Details

• Artist: Leonia Woods (Navajo)

• Tribe: Navajo

• Medium: Hand-built & etched pottery

• Form: Olla / vase

• Height: 10 inches

• Width: 9.5 inches

• Weight: 6 lb 2 oz

• Signature: Incised on base

• Condition: Very good — no cracks or repairs; minor age-appropriate wear only


This is a signed Native American art pottery piece, suitable for collectors of Southwestern and Indigenous art. Displays beautifully and has excellent presence due to size and carving depth.