Mckusick / Gila Pottery Roadrunner Tile - 4 inch 4.25 inch Mckusick tile having a roadrunner going to the left. Piece measures 4.25 inches square and has a portion of the original cork backing.
impressed date of Feb 18, 1992 into the clay on the back
(3120)
Circa: 1992
Manufacturer: American  

Robin Tile by the Mckusicks / Gila Pottery This tile depicts a singing robin in the foreground with a thistle plant behind him. Measures 4 14" square. Made by the McKusick's of Gila Pottery in Globe Arizona. Portions of cork backing remain and dated (Feb 8 1992) on the back. In very good condition. (#3122)

Circa: 1992
Manufacturer: Mckusick / Gila Pottery  

Scarlet Tanager 4 inch Mckusick Tile This tile depicts a Scarlet Tanager sitting on a branch with berries. Measures 4 14" square. Made by the McKusick's of Gila Pottery in Globe Arizona. This tile has portions of the cork backing with Scarlet tanager written out by the mckusicks and is signed and dated (Aug 2 1989) on the back. In outstanding condition. (#3123)

Circa: 1989
Manufacturer: Mckusick / Gila Pottery  

Gaskins Gila Arts Burrowing Owl Tile This is a 6 inch tile made by Gaskins.
Gaskins made Mckusick themed tiles for a short while.
The tile is of a Burrowing Owl has the original paper label.
The tile is in very good condition.
( 3170 )
Manufacturer: Gaskins Pottery  

6 inch Hemis Hopi Kachina Tile by Desert House Crafts This is a beautiful Hemis Hopi Kachina tile made by Desert House Crafts in Tucson, Arizona. The tile dates to the 1960's and is in wonderful condition. The tile measures 6 inches square and is 1/2 inch in thickness. The traditional turquoise background compliments the piece very well.
( 3172 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Desert House Crafts Tucson  

Chipmunk Tile 3 inch DHC - Desert House Craft - Tucson This is a wonderful 3 inch tile of a chipmunk made by Desert House Crafts in Tucson, Arizona. The piece dates to most likely the late 50's to the early 60's.
A truly less common subject piece by DHC tile.
( 3172 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Desert House Crafts Tucson  

Goose Tile - Desert House Crafts - DHC This is a 6 inch tile made by Desert House Crafts in Tucson, Arizona. The tile dates to about 1960. Wonderful detail and a beautiful turquoise background. The tile has a chip on the lower left corner and is priced accordingly.
Still a wonderful example of a DHC tile.
If, framed the chip would all but disappear.
( T3900H )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Desert House Crafts Tucson  

early Desert House Crafts - DHC - Roadrunner Tile This is an early DHC - Desert House Crafts of Tucson, Arizona roadrunner tile in very nice condition. The tile measures 6 inches square and is 1/2 inch thick, with the original cork backing and ink stamp. The beautiful turquoise background makes the roadrunner stand out very well.

( T3900J )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Desert House Crafts Tucson  

3 Inch Gila Pottery - Stylized Zuni Parrot Tile This stylized Zuni Parrot tile is 3 inches square and 3/8 inch thick and was made by Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona. The upper left corner and near the lower right corner have small edge chips. Back is well marked in the traditional Gila Pottery clay. ( 3315 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Gila Pottery ~ Mckusick Tile ~ Globe Arizona  

Gila Pottery Skunk Family Tile This 6 inch Gila Pottery tile is of a family of skunks. The scene is of an adult with 2 young, amongst a patch of desert grasses. Tile is 1/2 inch thick and has an original paper label on the back over the traditional cork backing.
(3304)
Circa: 1965
Manufacturer: Gila Pottery ~ Mckusick Tile ~ Globe Arizona  

6 inch Desert House Thunderbird Tile by Dan & Bebe Lotz A 6 inch tile of a Zuni Thunderbird made by Dan & Bebe Lotz former owners of Desert House Tile and Pottery in Tucson, Arizona. Desert House is where the McKusicks also worked early on in their careers. The tile is 1/2 inch in thickness and has a stamp mark on the back indicating Dan and Bebe Lotz. The colors are fabulous and vivid.
(3305)
Circa: 1965
Manufacturer: American  

3 Inch Jack Rabbit Tile - Gila Pottery Globe Arizona This is a 3 inch tile made by Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona. The tile is of a jack rabbit sitting upon a mound with a cactus in the foreground. One small edge chip at top and minor flea bites along lower edge. Tile is 3/8 inch in thickness and has a stamp mark on the back. ( 3311 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Gila Pottery ~ Mckusick Tile ~ Globe Arizona  

3 Inch Tile of 2 Zuni Parrots Facing Each Other This is a 3 inch tile made by the Mckusicks in Globe, Arizona. The tile depicts 2 stylized Zuni Parrots facing each other on turquoise background. Charmion Mckusick is a world renowned Ornithologist and this tile probably came about due to her love of this field. ( 3312 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Gila Pottery ~ Mckusick Tile ~ Globe Arizona  

3 Inch Gila Pottery Skunk Tile This is a 3 inch square by 3/8 inch thick tile made by Gila Pottery in Globe, Arizona. The scene is of a single skunk atop what appears to be a desert landscape, it is quite cute! A wonderful p[iece to add to your Gila / Mckusick collection. Tile is unmarked on the back, but has all the characteristics of their work. ( 3314 )
Circa: 1960
Manufacturer: Gila Pottery ~ Mckusick Tile ~ Globe Arizona  

Gila Pottery Native American Antelope Dancer Tile Made by the McKusick's while at Desert House, circa early 1950's, this tile depicts a Native American dancing with long sticks or poles. Turquoise background with a raised line design - gorgeous glaze colors. Measures 6" square and is in excellent condition. (#1673)

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Manufacturer: Gila Pottery