Lanier Meaders Face Jug

Vintage Appalachian Folk Art

$1600.00

Appalachian folk art at its finest!

Rare Signed Lanier Meaders Face Jug – Southern Folk Art Pottery – Collectible Vintage

From Wikipedia:

Meaders' contributions to Southern folk art have been recognized by multiple entities including the National Endowment for the Arts, the Smithsonian Institution and the Library of Congress. His work is exhibited in the Smithsonian and various museums across the United States. In 1978 he and his mother, Arie Meaders, were honorees of the Library of Congress with Meaders Pottery Day. He was a recipient of a 1983 National Heritage Fellowship, the United States government's highest honor in the folk and traditional arts, awarded by the National Endowment for the Arts, and was the recipient of the Governor's Award for the Arts in 1987.

Add a stunning piece of Southern folk art to your collection with this signed Lanier Meaders face jug. Lanier Meaders (1917-1998) was one of the most celebrated folk potters from the legendary Meaders family of North Georgia. His face jugs are highly sought after for their unique character, craftsmanship, and historical significance in American pottery.

Item Details:

• Artist: Lanier Meaders (Signed)

• Material: Glazed pottery with applied facial features

• Size: Approximately 10 inches high x 8 inches wide

• Color: Dark Alkaline glaze with striking details - see photos

• Condition: Excellent condition - Gently used and displayed - stoney granules are baked into the piece when firing in kiln -

• Provenance: North Georgia

This face jug features intricately sculpted facial details, expressive eyes, and hand-formed teeth, showcasing Meaders’ signature style. It has a rich, glossy glaze that enhances its eerie yet captivating expression—an iconic characteristic of his work.