Mid-America Stoneware & Pottery Club
VINES ON GOURD OIL LAMP
ANNA POTTERY.
"Lizard, Snakes, Vines, on Gourd"
table vase, ornately sculpted table vase
by C.E.K. IV in 2019 (left).
Highly detailed "Vines on Gourd" oil lamp figural by the Anna Pottery. cc: 1880. (right).
LIZARD, SNAKE, VINES, ON GOURD TABLE VASE. BY C.E.K. IV
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Finely hand sculpted wise old owl, reverse is incised
"Wise People PRAY
For The U.S.A."
Bottom stamped and signed
"Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
Newnan, Georgia"
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Exquisite "WISE OLD" OWL
by Master Potter, C. E. K. IV
CHRISTINE AND STEVE PROUDLY DISPLAY THE GREAT SNAKE JUG CREATION THEY WON IN OUR 2023 CONVENTION AUCTION. MR. KIRKPATRICK PRODUCED THIS SPECIAL PIECE TO BE DONATED TO OUR CLUB WITH ITS PROCEEDS GOING TO THE BWPOSECC. SPECIAL THANKS GO TO CHRISTINE, STEVE, AND MR. KIRKPATRICK.
COTTONMOUTH JUICE SNAKE JUG
by Greg Mathis
1 Gallon multi-glazed hand sculpted jug creation by Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV.
Artful appointments include on the vessel’s obverse a depiction of Anna Pottery with its unique Indian Weathervane, and a historic depiction of the operation with “Mayor C.E.K. Pumping Water During the1875 Drought” on the reverse side. Two applied fine lizard figurals serve as handles. A coiled Cottonmouth snake stopper gives a clear warning to the jug’s liquid contents, “Cottonmouth Juice,” continuing the strong temperance message against public drunkenness and excessive drinking. The vessel bears a cobalt filled incised signature “C.E. Kirkpatrick IV” and date “2023.” The base features a sketched Kirkpatrick “Idol,” and maker stamping. 13.5"h, 9"w
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Slough Snakes / Pig Flask .
incised "Pig At Work Removing Politicians from D.C."
Signed and stamped Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
In the 19th Century, the Big Muddy River would flood, developing "snake invested" shoughs in Southern Illinois, near Grand Tower. Local farmers used pigs that ate snakes, and quickly cleared the snake issues.
Among America's most prolific traditional stoneware pot making families is that of Andrew Kirkpatrick and his sons and now his direct descendant Cornwall Elihu Kirkpatrick IV. Today, this Great Great Grandson of Anna Pottery owner Cornwall Kirkpatrick hand sculpts interesting and thought provoking creations, just as Cornwall and Wallace Kirkpatrick did at the Anna Pottery in Union County Illinois 1859 to 1896.
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2017 Convention Seminar "KIRKPATRICK"
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"Snake Juice Jug
Made by
Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
Great Great Grandson of
Cornwall Kirkpatrick"
Elaborate half gallon Albany slip glazed jug, bearing a historic inscription and multiple decorated snakes symbolizing a temperance warning of excessive drinking. The matching jug stopper features another viper, on the ready "to strike."
Grand Tower Stinkpot Figural
Hand sculpted by Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
by Greg Mathis
A most meticulous creation of the Grand Tower, Illinois, slough resident off the Big Muddy River in Southern Illinois is the Sternotherus odoratus, Mud, Musk, Stinkpot turtle.
In the late 1950s I accompanied my dad and brother while night fishing the Grand Tower sloughs for bull head catfish. We set out around 100 baited cane poles before dark and waited until it was time to “Run The Lines” and later caught many bullhead cats. This was a big thrill thought-out the night hours, except for me. My dad and brother were only allowed to land the fish. My task was solely to hold the flashlight “steady,” as hooks were re-baited. This became boring to me and I did a very poor job. I loved all types of turtles and all these childhood Grand Tower trips, but I had the terrifying experience of watching my dad cut off the head of a stinkpot we caught, solely to save the hook in its mouth. I was quite upset.
"Let's Go Brandon snake jug"
"Let ICE Work the Border 2021" snake jug
2024 POLITICAL FIGURALS
"To My Friends at BWPOSECC /
2017 Convention /
East Peoria, Illinois /
C. E. Kirkpatrick IV "
Alligator Snapping Turtle
C.E.K. IV's EXQUISIT SCULPTED RENDITION OF THE FAMED "ANNA STATUE" (CHESTER IDOL) HAVING GREAT WORK INTENSIVE DETAILS.
Cornwall Kirkpatricks Tree Vase, and large Lizard Vase. Hand sculpted by C.E.K. IV
C.E.Kirkpatrick IV pig and frog figurals, and snake jugs
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The Exquisite Cobalt Decorated “Shoo Fly / Spider / Turtle / Lizard / Bug Jug”
By Greg Mathis
This Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV hand sculpted rendition of the Anna Pottery original “Shoo Fly” jug is equally thought and conversation provoking. Initial reactions often evoke comedic bigoted feelings that eventually evolve toward shockingly racist ones in self-discovery. The minstrel show song “Shoo Fly Don’t Bother Me” was a favorite among black Union soldiers in the Civil War who included verses bearing today’s forbidden “N” expletive. Their version expounded “Shoo Fly, ‘N,’ don’t bother me while I’m sleepin.”
Featured is an enslaved servant clinging to the jug’s spout, wearing a finely detailed period hair style, blouse, skirt, belt, shoes and leggings. An annoying fly peers up her skirt, being attracted as she wears no underwear.
The enslaved servant expounds “Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me !” This abject racist depiction quickly turns any initial comic reaction into the realization of the inhumane treatment of African Americans that still continues today. The base is incised “C.E.K. IV / 2017. 7”h
Hand Sculpted Folk Art Creations of
Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
C.E.K. IV room sales in Convention 2023
THE ANNA STATUE / THE CHESTER IDOL
Labor intensive hand sculpted creations of C.E.K. IV
CREATIONS FRESH OUT THE KILN
Room Sales in 2024
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The STONE IDOLS ARE SECURRED IN STORAGE AT THE ILLINOIS RESEARCH CENETR IN CHICAGO, ACCESSIBLE TO SPECIFIC NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN NATION LEADERS. THE "ANNA STATUE" IDOL WAS EXCAVARED BY THOMAS PERRINE AT WARE, ILLINOIS, 12 MILES WEST OF ANNA, ILLINOIS. 1976
Elaborate hand sculpted figurals by Master Potter, Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV, cc:July2024
SAMPLE OF C.E.K. IV CREATIONS
"Cottonmouth Snake Juice" jug,
by C.E.K. IV
CHESTER IDOL etching
applied on Anna Pottery.
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Finely hand sculpted Razorback Hog Birdhouses
by Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV
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Mr. Thomas M. Perrine, of Anna, Ill., has, has dug from the ancient mounds and burial grounds of Southern Illinois the finest collection, perhaps, in the State. It is composed, in part, of agricultural implements formed out of that; pipes; jugs; faced and straight-necked arrows; idols of various kinds; together with many curious things hard to name or divine the use of. In contemplating these vestiges of long-lost civilization, the mind is filled with longing desire to unravel the mystery that enshrouds the centuries prior to the discover of America by Columbus. Mr. Perrine was exploring a well-known mound situated west of Anna, in Union County, he came upon a piece of sculpture that seems to have been a heathen god of great antiquity. The impression it gives the beholder is that of a man's head set upon an infant's body, with its legs bent under it, and a hand resting on each knee. It weighs 40 pounds, and is 13 inches high. The chin is prominent, mouth and nose large, and eyes full, with the perceptive large, and reflective faculties only medium. A braided crown, or garland, crosses the head, terminating in front of each ear. The rear portion of the cranium being entirely wanting, gives it a flat and uncomely aspect. Around the head and neck it bears evidence of considerable skill in design and polish, though the extremities are still marked with the sculptor's tools. It is formed out of solid, translucent rock, foreign to this continent. and at what remote period it was chiseled, must forever remain a mystery, as it has outlived the race that may have bowed in adoration before it. Right hand is on right knee, same posture on both. Perrine must be related to artist Daniel Perrine m, Amy Kirkpatrick’s good friend. So very important to uncover and share with serious committed Kirkpatrick students and researchers and high level collectors. Here’s my special Kirkpatrick idol produced by a special friend . I refer to it as "the Lebanon Idol, Greg Mathis." Etched in base of the Cottonmouth Juice jug. Oh that’s great! Special piece. I’m glad Cornwall E. Kirkpatrick IV is so passionate about pottery. Indeed !!! He has the Kirkpatrick genes.
Terrapin Box Turtle
2017 BWPOSECC CONVENTION
SHOW DISPLAY AND SALE TABLE OF C.E. KIRKPATRICK IV WITH GREG MATHIS
CHESTER IDOL etching
applied by C.E.K. IV on his
"Cottonmouth Snake Juice jug."
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Ornate cobalt Winged Dragon plate.
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