This beautiful horsehair pottery vase was created by Navajo potter Ronald Smith (from Farmington, New Mexico).

When firing the green ware and it is about 1600 degrees, horsehair is thrown on the pot. The horsehair burns when it touches the hot pottery, creating the unique marble effect. Each piece is one of a kind. Then the pottery is glazed and etched with designs. Signed R Smith

Almost 3 inches tall and approximately 2 3/4 inches wide

When photographing I noticed a slight nick in the outer lip of the pot. You can determine its impact based on the photos, as no effort to hide it was made. Just a lovely truly American piece of art!