{"product_id":"vintage-s-bigmeat-cherokee-nc-vessel","title":"Vintage S. Bigmeat Cherokee NC Vessel | Handmade Studio Pottery Decorative Vessel","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eThis exceptional \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"302\"\u003ehand-coiled blackware pottery bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e is a signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eVintage S. Bigmeat Cherokee NC vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e, created by S. Bigmeat, a member of the renowned Bigmeat family of Cherokee potters from Cherokee, North Carolina. Known for their mastery of traditional techniques passed down through generations, the Bigmeat family played a crucial role in preserving the art of Cherokee pottery in the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eThis finely crafted \u003cstrong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"712\"\u003ehandmade studio pottery bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e features a low, rounded form with elegantly incised geometric and leaf-like patterns encircling its shoulder. The burnished black surface—achieved through traditional smoke-firing methods—creates a soft sheen that highlights the rhythmic hand-carved design. Each motif was carefully etched by hand, representing both artistry and cultural symbolism rooted in Cherokee heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eThe piece embodies the distinctive character of Eastern Band Cherokee ceramics—functional yet ceremonial, minimal yet deeply expressive. Signed on the base “S. Bigmeat, Cherokee, NC”, this bowl carries historical and artistic significance, reflecting the enduring strength of Native American craftsmanship. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003evintage pottery bowl\u003c\/strong\u003e also works beautifully as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003edecorative ceramic bowl for home decor\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003eblack pottery bowl for table display\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding depth and character to any interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003ePerfect for collectors of Native American art, ethnographic pottery, or mid-century studio ceramics, this bowl stands as both a sculptural artwork and a testament to traditional cultural preservation. Its balanced proportions, rich smoke-black finish, and hand-carved details make it a striking \u003cstrong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1944\"\u003edecorative pottery bowl centerpiece for table styling\u003c\/strong\u003e with timeless beauty and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e7\" diam. x 2\" H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1985\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e A collectible \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eVintage S. Bigmeat Cherokee NC vessel\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal for refined and rustic decor styling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOMMES + GARDENS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44540824486085,"sku":"SQ7927013","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/5287\/7765\/files\/hommes-and-gardens-vintage-s-bigmeat-cherokee-nc-handmade-pottery-vessel-diamond-pattern-pots-vessels.jpg?v=1761246032","url":"https:\/\/65c818-d2.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-s-bigmeat-cherokee-nc-vessel","provider":"Hommes + Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}