Gemsbox Oryx Face by Nancy Briggs

This carved animal head is made of red earthenware clay. The rich, matte surface is accented with a white slip and layered underglazes.

Dimensions: 8 x 12”

Handmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, IA. Briggs is a full-time artist and part-time teacher at the Ankeny Art Center. She has been a potter for over 40 years and through her work, shares the message to "Love the Earth".