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DebLynne Pottery & Soaps Spirit Horse Pottery
He dipped his head and snorted at us. And then he had to bolt. We heard the miniature thunder where he fled; and we saw him, or thought we saw him, dim and grey like a shadow. - Robert Frost.
Legend says that the Great Spirit Horse was placed on earth as a protector of the animal kingdom. As his powers grew, he left the earth and became a protector of the Universe. His children remained behind, full of power, grace and majesty. Happy is the warrior who rides a child of the Great Spirit Horse.
Plains and Southwest tribes painted their horses with symbols which were intended to give confidence to their riders and arouse fear in their enemies. Symbols included circles around one or both eyes, thought to sharpen the horse's vision. Another symbol often used is a hand print, symbolizing the oneness of the horse and the rider. A long zig-zag line symbolizes lightning, adding power, awe and thundering speed to terrify the enemy. Eagle feathers, considered sacred, were tied to the mane and tail of a war pony for protection from harm. These symbols were used together, building power upon power, and further power from their combination. Many depictions of the Spirit Horse employ these long-used symbols.
Spirit horses usually are made to order. Please specify clay color and horse color.
Disclaimer. Although we have studied Native American art, culture and spirituality extensively, and base many of our themes on our studies, we are not Native Americans, and the pottery is not fabricated by or sold for Native Americans. We have removed references on our Website to tribal styles in order to comply with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990. However, on receipt of a request that acknowledges that these pieces are not made or sold by Native Americans, we will discuss those styles with you.
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