Anasazi / Mimbres Frog Bowl Replica

Up for your consideration is a contemporary replication of a bowl once created by a now extinct culture, the Mimbres. The Mimbres (circa 200 to 1150 A.D.) flourished in the southwestern desserts of prehistoric America. This Culture is believed to be an offshoot of the Anasazi Tribe, although due to geographic isolation their art took a divergent pathway which resulted in a wonderful depiction of the natural world they painted upon small to medium sizes ceramic bowls.  Featured here is a replication of bowl which depicts what appears to be a frog. Of course, this interpretation of the design is only conjecture and speculation as no written records exist to determine its exact meaning. It could be the Geico Insurance Lizard (there is a resemblance).  At our small studio in the White Mountains of Arizona we attempt to preserve the prehistoric arts by creating realistic appearing replications of actual artifacts. The replication bowl was handmade and painted with homemade brushes. The smoky patina and rich fire clouds rendered upon its surface are the result of the open flame and pit firing process. If you love archeology and appreciate the raw simplicity of the prehistoric arts, I believe you will be pleased with “Frog (Geico Lizard) Bowl” as it appears very authentic in appearance and is a good representation and reproduction of the fine art that was once upon a time created by this extinct culture, the Mimbres.

Diameter:  6 Inches 

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