The Mimbres culture was an offshoot of the Anasazi who prehistorically inhabited the southwestern deserts of America from approximately Circa 200 to 1150 A.D. Because of their geographic isolation their art form took a divergent direction which was exquisite and wonderful. They are now best known for the fantastic paintings they rendered on small to medium sized ceramic bowls. This is a detailed replication of an original bowl upon which is painted a wonderful bug. The replication was produced using primitive techniques and processes which rendered its surface with rich fire clouds and a warm smoky patina that can only be obtained from the use of these traditional methods. Actual Mimbres bowls are rare and mostly seen in books or upon the shelves of museums. It is a fortunate collector who can afford an authentic original Mimbres bowl and there are only a few remaining to be had.  These replication bowls were made in a small studio in the White Mountains of Arizona. If you appreciate fine art, marvel at rustic workmanship, love archeology, then I believe you will not be disappointed with "Fantastic Bug" as it accurately reflects the pottery once made by this prehistoric and now extinct culture, the Mimbres.

Dimensions:  6 Inch Diameter Bowl

Price:  $95 .00 with free handling and shipping to anywhere in the contiguous United States of America

Our pottery is not to be used in the preparation, serving, or processing of food products, for decorative and display purposes only.