Western NC Folk Pottery, Burlon Craig, Small Face Jug

made for the Southern Folk Pottery Collector's Society, #31/50, composed of two color swirl clay, the double faced buggy jug has one face that features a protruding tongue, done by Charles Lisk, his i

ash and glass glaze, greenish olive tones, stamped on the bottom. 7 x 5 in. The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, a

double handle early ca. 1980 Burlon Craig face jug. OUTSTANDING glaze the firing is perfect on this piece of pottery. Signed on bottom BB Craig VALE NC - height 12"

A great example of Burlon's work from the 1990's, fully created by him from turning the jug, formation and aplication of strap handles, and application of the face. Plus the face jug is multiple color

A fine swirl face pot by Burlon (b1914-d2002) turned late in his life with the face applied by his grandson Dwayne. As demand for the Burlon's faces particularly skyrocketed as an octogenerian, his gr

two color swirl ware stoneware jug with a snake emerging from the rear, stamped on the bottom. 11 x 6 in. The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray wer

SIGNED AND STAMPED ON BOTTOM 7 " H

early and unique small face jug by Burlon Craig. North Carolina's last traditional utilitarian potter who began making face jugs in the 1970s. 6.5"

This is the tallest Burlon Craig face jug that we have ever seen. And confirmed that this may indeed be his tallest with multiple sources (by at least 1" in height taller). At 22.75"H x 14"W this is a

11" a rare figural of Burlon Craig with many miniature face jugs by Billy Ray Hussey applied. Take note of the small face jug in Mr. Craigs hand, one of the smallest ever by Billy Ray Hussey.

an early Burlon Craig face jug ca. 1980. signed on base BB Craig Vale NC. 15.5" tall 3 gallon. Very lite. Conditoin is excellent

6.25" small face jug, excellent alkiline glaze, signed on bottom.

3" H see photos for details. If the pottery has defects we will announce in the listing. All items are sold as is where is no returns or refunds. Most of these items can be shipped in house. If Shippi

excellent condition and large at 16". great alkaline glaze fireing! Rare double face jug from his earlier period. see photos for details. If the pottery has deffects we will announce in the listing. A

7" Burlon Craig was the last true North Carolina utilitarian potter to wood fire wares in North Carolina. He began making pottery in the late 1940s and switched to the more folk traditional face jug s

rare double sided face jug by Burlon Craig stamped on bottom BB CRAIG VALE NC - height 12"

small size swirl face jug, signed on bottom. 9"

Burlon Craig unusual swirl devil face jug without mouth addition. Stands 8" by 6". Stamped BB Craig Vale NC on base.

6" early face jug with pointy ears. Small Size. Excellent condition.

Another top notch face pot by Dwayne Craig. The color of the glaze is some variation of modified glass glaze the Craigs employ. The face is simple and magnificent. Dwayne signed the pot on base and da

Charles Lisk (b.1952) active in Vale, NC. worked under Burlon Craig starting in 1981. A very rare Charles Lisk miniature face jug in the form of a wig stand. A beautiful alkiline glaze stamped CL on t

During the 1970s, Rodney Leftwich followed the regional folk pottery traditions of western North Carolina. Inspired, he purchased a potters wheel and learned to make pottery. His first pieces included

large Burlon Craig vase, olive green alkaline glaze, baluster form, stamped "B.B. CRAIG, VALE, N.C." on base, 14-1/4 in.; small jug with olive green alkaline glaze, signed "? J D" on shoulder, straigh

Joe Reinhardt is a retired Catawba Valley potter. His shop/home are basically across the road from the old Craig family homesite. He lost his sweetheart Jill (his wife) ~1/2 dozen years ago. This is d