Native American, Southwestern United States, Arizona, Hunt, Anasazi (Ancient Puebloan) culture, Chaco and Cibola Tradition, Snowflake Type, ca. 1175 to 1325 CE. A wonderful pottery bowl boasting a hemispherical form and black-on-white decoration of a toothed swirl design on the interior. Three pairs of prehistoric drill holes line the walls, left from ancient repair that suggests this was a treasured bowl worth keeping. Created via the coil and scrape technique, this hemispherical vessel is a terrific example of painted black on white pottery of the ancient Anasazi. These nested and meandering designs once held deep meaning with their artists, conveying ancient messages regarding families, alliances, and weather patterns. Size: 7.8" L x 8.4" W x 4.2" H (19.8 cm x 21.3 cm x 10.7 cm)

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Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, purchased from Western Sportsmen Auction, October 1, 2022

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Six ancient repair holes along a crack as well as modern professional repairs with restoration and repainting over break lines. Some nicks to rim and abrasions in areas, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent presentation with nice preservation of pigments and decorative program. Old collection labels on underside of base.