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Rare Mississippian Pottery Jar - Double Serpent, TL'd

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Rare Mississippian Pottery Jar - Double Serpent, TL'd

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Description

Native American, American Midwest and Southeast, Mississippian, ca. 1200 CE. A fine example of a rare ceramic type, from the four corners area of Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma. The vessel is comprised of an ovoid body rising to a cylindrical neck, all upon a short concave foot. The walls are impressively thin, with a smooth finish and beautiful, mysterious incised engravings embellish the body. These include a double-headed serpent-like being with spikey projections rising from its heads which present expressive visages with large eyes and forked tongues. Running triangular motifs adorn the creature's back, and crosshatched patterns embellish the crests on its heads, eyes, lower body, and legs. Joining this creature is a stylized star/sun motif. This piece is probably an example of Caddoan pottery which was the finest type produced by the Mississippian culture, with very thin walls, intricate motifs, and well-proportioned forms. Size: 6.36" W x 6.5" H (16.2 cm x 16.5 cm)

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

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Condition

Abrasions to surface. Chip and abrasion to rim. Otherwise intact and very good with light mineral deposits and nice details. TL drill holes beneath base and inside top rim.

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Rare Mississippian Pottery Jar - Double Serpent, TL'd

Name: Rare Mississippian Pottery Jar - Double Serpent, TL'd
SKU: 130212065
Price: 900 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,700

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