Born in 1937, Ben Saxon grew up in poverty in the Appalachian mountains of North Georgia. Often, he and his father would visit the Cherokee reservation. Loving the desert environment, he eventualy married a Navajo girl. They had four children. Always being interested in potting, he began to make pottery from a "white mud hole" near his house. He has defined his craft to solely Black On Black with Mimbres designs. He has won Best of Show and First Premium ribbons for his ceramics at the New Mexico State Fair, the New Mexico Ceramic Assn. Show, Torrance County Fair, and many other shows. Natural clays are specially blended together to create a high quality white pottery which serves as an excellent vehicle for the artist's expressions. In addition to its aesthetic and decorative appeal, approved paints and glazes and high firing temperatures make the pottery useful. Internally glazed pieces will hold water, however not all pieces are internally glazed. Exterior surfaces are finished with a special sealer that brings out the natural colors. This pottery can be dusted and then cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use hot water or strong abrasive cleaners. Do no use in dish washers.
* INDICATES DECORATIVE USE ONLY