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June 17, 2011
Niloak pottery is one of the most sought-after varieties of art pottery produced by the Eagle Pottery Company in Benton (Saline County) from approximately 1910 to 1942. The most popular style is known as “mission swirl” and can be found in a variety of sizes and shapes. The name Niloak actually comes from the backward spelling of kaolin, the high-grade clay from which the pottery was thrown.