Anasazi / Mimbres Replication Bowl of a Skunk and Family

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.

Dimension:  Seven (7) Inches Diameter

Price:  $135.00 with free handling and shipping to anywhere in the contiguous United States of America

For display purposes only. Not to be used for food preparation or serving.