Pottery

Based on 20 years’ research and experience with potters and their wares, folklorist Joey Brackner presents a definitive, comprehensive survey of folk potters and the folk pottery tradition in Alabama from the early historic period to the present. Illustrated with hundreds of color and black-and-white photographs, the book examines much admired and sought-after ceramics (such as crocks, face jugs, bowls, churns, and garden pottery) appreciated the world over for their originality, beauty, and...

This ceramic face jug was crafted by Monroe County, Alabama artist Sam Williams, IV. Williams, who learned to throw pottery initially from his father, adds his own touch of whimsy and humor to the classic "devil jug". "Evil Spirits Beware" is glazed in a translucent dark brown glaze, has deep green eyes, classic horns and pointed teeth, a forked tail, and is finished with a wire earring. The measurements for this ceramic sculpture is approximately 11" tall by 9" diameter.

This handcrafted ceramic vase by artist Kristin Law measures approximately 5" tall by 3.5" wide.

Earthquake Pottery mug with a cotton emblem.They measure approximately 4.5" x 3.5".

Though they can be dated back to ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian times, face jugs are also a large part of folk art history. One reason behind the creation was to ward off evil spirits, some even state that face jugs are supposed to be ugly enough to scare the devil away from your grave so that you can go to heaven. This face jug by artist Sam Williams is 13 inches tall and depicts his interpretation of a devil face.

Handcrafted ceramic tray in the shape of the state of Alabama with a cotton imprint by potter Becky Blaylock.It measures approximately 9 in x 6 in.

Handcrafted ceramic coffee mug with a rose shaped thumb rest on the handle by potter Becky Blaylock.

Ceramic coffee mug by potter Becky Blaylock. The top 3.5 inches of the mug has been dipped in white glaze leaving the bottom inch unglazed.

This round hand thrown vase by artist Sam Williams is dipped in four different vibrant glazes. It is 7 x 7 and has a 3 inch wide opening.

12 inch diameter ceramic seafood platter with handles, features hand drawn shrimp by artist Sam Williams.

This handcrafted ceramic vase by artist Kristin Law is made from white clay, coated in cobalt blue glaze, and features hand carved designs around the top.This vase measures approximately 8" tall, 5" at the widest, and 3" at the base.