Up for sale is a
replication of a Mimbres bowl and design of a skunk and its family. The Mimbres
Culture once frequented the southwestern deserts of America from approximately
circa 200 to 1150 A.D. The now extinct culture
is best known for the wonderful legacy of ceramic picture bowls they left
behind. Why they left, where they went are questions that can only be answered
with speculation and conjecture. What we do know is this culture had an
intimate relationship with the natural world that surrounded them. This is
evidenced by the prolific and varied designs of wildlife they rendered upon
these small to medium sized bowls.
“Skunk Bowl” was replicated by the artists of Starling Black Studio in
the White Mountains of Arizona. The bowl
was handmade and painted with homemade brushes of hair and yucca. It was fired
in a dirt pit with juniper wood. Upon
emergence from the hot coals and ashes the vessel’s surface was covered with
fire clouds and a smoky patina which can only be attained through the use of
these primitive processes. At Starling Black Studio, we strive to recreate
authentic appearing replications of artifacts from prehistoric cultures that
appear genuine. If you have a love for archeology and an appreciation for the
simplistic beauty of primitive arts, then I believe you will be very satisfied
with the acquisition of “Skunk Bowl” as it has the appearance of an authentic
artifact uncovered from an anthropological dig site.
Please note that our
pottery is for display purposes only and should never be used in food
preparation or service. Thank you for looking.
Dimension: Seven (7) Inches Diameter
Price: $135.00 with free handling and shipping to
anywhere in the contiguous United States of America