The leaping hare
was a theme that showed up frequently in Mimbres bowl art. The extinct Mimbres culture (circa 200 to
1150 A.D.) once flourished in the southwestern deserts of North America. The
Mimbres are best known for the small to medium sized ceramic bowls upon which
they painted the natural world which surrounded them. This replication bowl depicts a rabbit that
appears to be leaping over a crescent moon. The symbolism and its meaning are
lost through the passage of time, and we can only conject and speculate as to
the story this bowl once told. Starling Black Studio attempts to preserve the
prehistoric arts by creating authentic looking replications of original
artifacts. This bowl was handmade and painted with homemade brushes from hair
and the yucca plant. Rich fire clouds and a smoky patina adorn the bowl’s
surface, a result of the open flame and pit firing process. The surface was
chipped, abraded and finished with a kill hole to add to its authentic
appearance. If you enjoy the beauty and
rawness of prehistoric art, then I believe you will not be dissatisfied with
“Leaping Hare Bowl” as it appears very much like an original artifact. Thank
you for looking.
Specifications: 6 inches diameter
Price: $75.00 with free shipping and handling any
place in the contiguous United States of America
Please note that
our pottery is for display purposes only and never to be used in food
preparation or service.