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Michael Ball Crown Face Jug with Inscription Catawba Valley NC Folk Pottery

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Jeff Young Triple Face Stack/Totem Jug Catawba Valley NC Folk Pottery: Another amazing pot by Jeff Young. In this case, Jeff turned the 3 parts of the totem as a separate pots. This whole topic is fascinating on how a potter creates face totems/stacks. He has one level f

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Joe Reinhardt Swirl Face Jug Folk Pottery Catawba Valley NC: Great fun jug by Joe Reinhardt alluding to his wife Jill. This is from 2000 and on the base he 'My wife run off with another jug and what a relief'. And it's fine 2 handle swirl jug of which to be pro

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Michael Ball Face Jug: An extraordinary folk art face jug by Michael Ball. With a deer antler style rack of sixteen mini jugs, glass runs throughout. Michael Ball is a fantastic Catawba Valley contemperary potter. Script si

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Jeff Young CYCLOPS Wig Stand Face Jug Catawba Valley NC Pottery: Jeff has a neat story on how he came to pottery, but he did grow up in Lincolnton. Lot #112 discusses more of Jeff's background in pots. He was introeed by his mother-in-law to potter Joe Reinhardt. T

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Steve Abee Buggy Devil Face Jug RARE Catawba Valley NC Pottery: An absolute top notch folk pot by Steve Abee. Along with the puzzle jug, likely among the rarest offered recently. The devil horns flow so well with the buggy formation. And the dark forest green drip

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John Saunders Double Face Vase Jug Catawba Valley NC Pottery: John Saunders founded a pottery in 2009 in Hudson, NC (Caldwell County or northern part of the CV). Could not determine whether he is still active, but this orange-speckled double face pot with 2 hand

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Michael Ball Crown Face Jug with Inscription Catawba Valley NC Folk Pottery

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Description

Please refer to Lot #129 for more on Mike's background as it is helpful to understand of this collection being offered. This pot is just bananas fun. Mike creates a very large mouth with this with three spikes representing the crown. Also Mike inscribes on the jug body sides and back 'My Mountain Monkey Sadley You Are All That Is Left Too Bad You Scare Me'. Signed MB and 08 for the date in marker on the base. A truly unique amazing folk pot. Stands 18"H x 10.5".

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Michael Ball Crown Face Jug with Inscription Catawba Valley NC Folk Pottery

Name: Michael Ball Crown Face Jug with Inscription Catawba Valley NC Folk Pottery
SKU: 135495646
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

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