Anasazi Mimbres Deer Replication Bowl

Description

This bowl was handcrafted and painted to appear as an authentic Mimbres item in every way. The subject is of a startled deer that while fleeing, glances over its shoulder to get a better look at its pursuer. The prehistoric Mimbres tribe existed from approximately circa 200 to 1150 AD in the prehistoric southwestern deserts of America. Today they are best known for the fantastically painted ceramic bowls they left behind. Rich fire clouds adorn this bowl and a soft smoky patina covers its surface. The vessel was hand formed and scraped prior to being painted with homemade brushes of hair and yucca. It was fired in an open wood fire pit. After the ashes cooled it emerged as a timeless piece of art that harkens ones thoughts back to a simpler less complex time in the prehistory of man. A hole "kill hole" was shot through its center to release the bowls spirit. An original Mimbres bowl is rarely seen today unless one is willing to travel to an antiquities museum or is fortunate enough to know a private collector who can afford such a wonderful piece of prehistoric art. This replication “Fleeing Deer Bowl” is not only an affordable, but also an available option for one interested in the archeological arts. In the White Mountains of Arizona, we at Starling Black Studio, attempt to make each piece as realistic looking as possible. I’m sure you will enjoy this bowl as much as we were pleased to make it. Thank you for looking.
Size:  Six (6) inch diameter
Price:  .00 with free handling and shipping to the contiguous United States of America
Not to be used in food preparation or serving; for decorative purposes only.