VTG Nemadji Swirl Pottery Vase Green Orange Black 8" ‎ USA

VTG Nemadji Swirl Pottery Vase Green Orange Black 8 USA  Beautiful Piece. Manufactured Date Probably Between 40s-70s . Used. Condition Is Almost Like New. No issues. Highly Collectible.  Nemadji pottery got its start in 1923 in Moose Lake, Minnesota. It started as a ceramic tile company, but when the crash of 1929 happened, it was sold to someone who wanted to bring attention to the Nemadji name.  And in case you're wondering, the word Nemadji means lefthanded and comes from the Ojibway Indian language. Around the time the new owners came on board, a line of pottery was introduced that took a Native American look, partly because they wanted to appeal to tourists.  Nemadji Pottery History  In 1980, the company that made Nemadji pottery was sold again, and this is also when they stopped making their ceramic tiles. Finally, in 2002 the company closed its doors, but a lot of this pottery is still around and worth some money.  Fortunately, it is still relatively inexpensive to buy and also easy to find, even though the pieces have become extremely popular with collectors. The designs are unique and interesting, and very often, there is a different design on each side of the piece.  So, while this type of pottery didn't really come from Native Americans, it does indeed have a beautiful Native American look and feel, and even today, it still catches tourists' eyes! Nemadji pottery can now be found in various places in the U.S., especially in the Southwest  No chips or cracks.