Is this a native american wedding vase?

[kristenk]

Hi, I found this vase in a flea market marked as "double neck orange vase", but as far as I can find, ones that look like this and with this design makes me think it is possibly a wedding vase...which I am hoping it is for my wedding ceremony. Most of them online are $50-$200 so I was happy to land this for only $10 if it is what I think it is. Can anyone confirm it?

 

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[capt-zero]

Welcome to T-net. Not sure about the wedding vase part, but I guess for YOUR wedding, it can be anything you want. However I'm just a dabbler, but the piece looks like modern Navaho to me (they were real fond of that red clay). A search of "navaho wedding vase" brought up lots of similar vases. Very nice flea market find and good luck on your upcoming nuptials.

 

[nhbenz]

Yes, wedding vase. Native American Wedding Vases - Ceremonial Pottery | Kachina House
Welcome to TreasureNet and congratulations on your upcoming wedding!

 

[bradyboy]

Sure looks modern to me
I see no patina, anyone can make these
Any marks on the bottom?
Brady

 

[nhbenz]

Sure looks modern to me
I see no patina, anyone can make these
Any marks on the bottom?
Brady

Yes, I agree, modern.

 

[kristenk]

Thank you and I agree on modern Navaho feel to it.

 

[kristenk]

I def. think it looks more modern than ancient. I feel like the design still has a native american influence to it. The bottom does have the name written J. Dudley. Google shows several different results for Dudley in pottery. Anyone know J. Dudley artist?

 

[stefen]

Not disputing its origin or use, but have seen this same vase made from red clay sold as a tourist item in Tijuana Mexico...

The red clay is typical of mexican pottery...generally its sun baked or low fired.

Kiln fired pottery is more conducive to Arizona and New Mexico region.

 

[redtailvision]

Yes it is a Native American style wedding vase and is newer. During the ceremony, you drink from one side, he drinks from the other, then you both drink and try not to spill any. After the vase is broken ad buried in the earth to seal the union forever. My wife and I didn't spill any!