Desert House Lotz McKusick Gila Pottery Tile Navajo Dancer AETCO This massive tile by the

This massive tile by the American Encaustic Tile Company

Classical and timeless design

Most tiles of the time were covered in a single color glaze or in some mottled effect and it is rare to see these in a multi-color glazed application demanding intensive hand work

There is some Art Deco styling in the waves and clouds

This hand thrown vase is 13" tall and 6" wide

Desert House Lotz McKusick Gila Pottery Tile Navajo Dancer AETCO This massive tile by theA 6 inch tile of a Navajo kachina dancer on a turquoise glazed background. Cork backing and marked Desert House, which was owned by Bebe and Don Lotz and showcased the tile work of Gila Pottery made by Bob and Charmion McKusick in the 1950's.