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Mississippian Pottery Avian Bowl w/ TL Test

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Mississippian Pottery Avian Bowl w/ TL Test

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Description

Native American, Southeast or Midwest, Mississippian, ca. 1200 CE. A fascinating hand-built pottery bowl with an avian head protruding from the front. The bowl has a rounded profile, with incised swirling motifs on the exterior below the rim. A tab/tail protrudes from the rim, opposite from the bird's head. The head has bulging eyes and a ridged crest down the center above the flat bill. This is likely a species of duck, and waterfowl were plentiful as well as a reliable food source, especially during autumn migrations. Ducks were supernatural and symbolic beings that could move across realms; in the air, on the ground, and diving underwater. This avian effigy bowl may have been used to hold offerings. Size: 9.375" W x 5.5" H (23.8 cm x 14 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier

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Condition

Bowl repaired from three pieces with restoration along break lines. Head reattached with restoration and infill along neck. Stable hairline fissures radiating from rim. TL hole on the base and under tail. Light mineral deposits and nice details!

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Mississippian Pottery Avian Bowl w/ TL Test

Name: Mississippian Pottery Avian Bowl w/ TL Test
SKU: 103460777
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

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