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Casas Grandes Polychrome Zoomorphic Effigy Vessel - PF.0829
Origin: Casas Grandes, Mexico
Circa: 1160
AD
to 1260
AD
Dimensions:
7.8" (19.8cm) high
x 6" (15.2cm) wide
Catalogue: V2
Collection: Pre-Columbian
Medium: Terracotta
Location: UAE
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| Description |
Casas Grandes is in the state of Chihuahua not
far from the border with New Mexico. The culture
there flourished about the same time as the
Tollan phase at Tula; and there is evidence of
vigorous trade with the Toltecs, especially in
macaws and turquoise. The ceramics of Casas
Grandes is very appealing, with lively geometric
and stylized animals drawn in black, dark red
and brown over cream slip. This lovely vessel has
the head of a bird or small animal, with almond-
shaped eyes, double crested ornament in the
center of the forehead, and delightful tiny ears.
The body is composed of triangle shapes
intersected by bands of white and black lines,
swirls in black, and inverted 'stairs' in red and
black. The overall effect is of a small surface with
a lot of energy in constant movement; giving life
to the vessel and making the animal figure come
alive.
- (PF.0829)
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