Tahbo, Mark – “The Bird Who Fell Into The Pot” (2005)

6\"w x 3.75\"h (w/lid)

$ 1,800.00

This is a classic bowl by Mark Tahbo from 2005.  It is one that tells the story of how a bird was walking along and fell into the pot. It is the tail feathers and legs are all that can be seen.  The tail feathers are painted in a variety of styles and with a variety of colors.  The opposite side has a frog and dragonflies, who are all there to help get the bird out of the bowl! The lid is in the shape of a bird and one of the few lids he has made which is figurative in style.  The blushes on this bowl are striking and deep in coloration. The designs are painted using native clay slips and bee-weed (a plant) for the black. Mark has made it an important part of his career to create the blushes in the firing process.  The depth of the coloration gives his vessels such life!  It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.