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Catawba Indian Master Potter: Monty "Hawk" Branham
Here is Monty in regalia and in a snow storm, hence the white spots. This Catawba potter took to clay like a duck takes to water. He began making Catawba pottery in 1994 and sold at the Day of the Catawba Festival that year. Since no formal classes were available at the time, Monty sought individual classes from senior master potters such as Nola Campbell, Earl Robbins and Evelyn George. Success came quickly, and his fellow Catawba soon recognized this talented man as a master potter of great skill. Private collectors, galleries and museum shops were eager to obtain examples of his work. He demonstrated Catawba pottery with Nola Campbell at the 1996 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Large crowds turned out to watch these two master potters produce masterpieces in clay. During this same period, Earl Robbins taught him the art of pipe mold making. He quickly excelled in this difficult craft. In 1997 he was awarded with a Smithsonian Fellowship so he could study 19th century Catawba incised designs. Upon his return home, he began to produce incised vessels the old 19th century master would admire. Along with his pottery making, Monty has also taught classes in the making and tuning of the river cane flute. He is much sought after for programs in Catawba music and writes his own compositions.
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MB001-Large Indian Pottery Portrait Head Vase crafted by master potter Monty "Hawk" Branham...This lovely Indian Pottery Portrait Head Vase measures 7 inches tall and the opening is 9 1/2 inches wide....Monty has signed the bottom of the Indian Pottery Portrait Head Vase...Note that Hawk numbered all his pieces this one being the third of 7 made....This is a dedication pot in memory of Ruby Ayers Vincent, mother and mentor, who passed away 8/7/97.....There is a chip on the rim....This Indian Pottery Feather Vase is $275.00 ....Shipping will be $7.50 includes insurance SOLD
MB002-Large Indian Pottery Water Jug with handles crafted by master potter Monty "Hawk" Branham...This lovely Indian Pottery Water Jug with handles measures 7 3/4 inches tall and is 9 1/2 inches wide....Monty has signed the bottom of the Indian Pottery Water Jug with handles...Note that Hawk numbered all his pieces this one being the first of only 2 made....It has a hairline crack on one handle....This Indian Pottery Water Jug with handles is $ ....Shipping will be $7.50 includes insurance SOLD
Below are a few pieces of Monty's pottery currently on display at the Monacan Indian Museum in Amherst, VA, throughout the summer. First is his second turtle that he has made. All his pieces are numbered so you know exactly which piece you own in a series.
Second piece is one of his early portrait pipes.
Third is his #1 small fluted rim vase.
These beautiful pieces are owned by a friend of Monty's who allowed them to be put on exhibit. Thanks for sharing these with us.
Monty came out to the sale on 27 November 2005. He brought one piece with him and it was sold immediately. Below are some photos from the sale.
Here's a close-up
Note that Monty numbers all his pieces and this was the second one made.
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