Mary Ami (1919 – 1999)  was also known as “Buffalo Maiden”.  She was born in 1919 to Dalee, a sister of noted potter Grace Chapella.  Dalee died when Mary was two, and she was raised by Grace and adopted by her in 1935.  Over the years she made very little pottery and mostly smaller pieces.  In 20 years here at the gallery, this is the only piece we have ever had come through!  This is one of the larger pieces of her pottery we have seen.  It is a classic tall vase with a bird painted on each side.   It has been traditionally fired which created the blushes on the surface.   It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.