Description:

Native American, North America, southwestern corner of New Mexico extending along Mogollon Rim into east-central and southeast Arizona, southward to Chihuahua region of northern Mexico, ca 1100-1250 CE. The Mogollon are named for a mountain range along the southern Arizona-New Mexico border. Thought to be descendants of the Cochise Indians, these peoples are considered the first Southwest people to adopt agriculture, build homes, and create pottery. Mogollon pottery developed over a period of nearly a thousand years. Initially Mogollon pottery was coil-built, brownware, smoothed and covered with a fine layer of slip prior to firing. Under the influence of the neighboring Anasazi, Mogollon artisans began painting their pottery with intricate geometric designs as we see exemplified by the Snowflake Black-on-White composition across the surface on this example. Two registers of meandering lines resolving in step-pattern motifs separated by a wave-like design comprise this composition. Additional groupings of repeated short syncopated lines highlight the rim and handle as well. 6-1/2"D x 6-3/4"H

Provenance: Ex-Hagen Collection, acquired in the 1940s



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  • Condition: A few small, minor chips on rim and surface. Else intact and excellent condition.

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