CHARACTERISTICS OF NAVAJO POTTERY

After looking at the Navajo pottery at the two web sites, complete this worksheet.

1. Generally, what color does the clay used become when fired?

2. What kinds of decoration do you see on the pots?

3. How would you describe the shapes of the pots?

4. What different purposes might these pots have been used for?

5. In what ways does this pottery seem like other pottery you have seen?