Matthew Adams Alaska Series Vase - Inuit

Matthew Adams was an American designer and ceramicist known for his rustic aesthetic and narrative-driven pottery. Emerging in the 1950s, Adams collaborated with Sascha Brastoff on the "Alaska Series," a distinctive line of ceramics commissioned initially by a Juneau trading post catering to the postwar tourism boom. Adams’s contributions to the series—featuring hand-painted depictions of Alaskan wildlife, Inuit culture, and remote frontier life—reflected his skillful blend of folkloric storytelling and modern form.

Crafted in glazed ceramic with a soft olive-green to ivory ombré finish, this 10½″ tall by 7″ wide vase showcases a finely hand-painted Inuit figure in traditional parka, framed by stylized arctic background. Its tapered silhouette and gently flared opening reflect the marriage of functional design and collectible artistry.

Details:

• Material glazed ceramic in olive-green to ivory ombré
• Part of the Alaska Series produced circa 1950s
  
• Measures approximately 10½″ tall by 7″ wide
  
• Excellent vintage condition
  
• Signed Matthew Adams