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Lot 74
[NATIVE AMERICAN] c. 900 - 1150 A.D. Mimbres Pottery Bowl w/ Kill Hole
Estimate: $500 - $750
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
Mimbres culture
Earthenware bowl with kill hole
circa 900-1150,
6 3/4inch in diameter
Earthenware bowl in the black-on-white vessel that was overfired, leading to the black pigment transforming into an earthy, iron-rich red. Crafted by a coiled method, and then intricately painted on the interior with gemetric motifs. So-called "kill holes" are believed to have been added by the Mimbres people when they would invert a bowl over the face of a deceased person and create a hole in the underside of the bowl. This example has been professionally restored.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity guaranteeing that this bowl was collected legally on private property and is not in violation of federal laws.
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[Native Americans, Native American History, American Indian, Indian History]
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