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.

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

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 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 7.5" tall, 2.5" wide at the base, and 5" at the widest part.

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.

Handcrafted ceramic shaving mug by artist Becky Blaylock. It measures approximately 3 inches tall, 4.5 inch circumference, and 6 inches wide including the handle.

These hand crafted bowls by potter Randy Shoults are approximately 5"x3". They are made with a white clay and are glazed in deep green. These bowls are food and microwave safe.

Earthquake Pottery mug with gingko leaf impressions.They measure approximately 4.5" x 3.5".

This ceramic urn is made from clay dug from the Miller family clay pit in Perry County and is 9 inches tall and has a circumference of 7 inches.