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Please Note!
All of the items on this page that are marked "Museum Piece"
were a part of the Southwestern Archaeological Institute collection from
Alamogordo New Mexico. This Museum contained pottery from most all
the different cultures in the American Southwest, along with many pieces
of Casas Grandes Pottery. This collection also contained one of the
largest collections of Mimbres Pottery in the world. The Mimbres, a
branch of the Mogollon Culture, were the premier potters of their time and
are considered by many experts to be of the very best pottery available.
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 Mimbres
Geometric Bowl
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 Mimbres
Horny Toad Picture Bowl
Culture: Mogollon
Circa: A.
D. 1000 - 1150
Dimensions: 10
1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high.
Comments: Exceptional
Mimbres Bowl, call for availability. |
    Mesa
Verde Ladle
Culture:
Anasazi
Circa: A.
D. 1175 1300
Dimensions:
6 1/8" long x 2 5/8" wide
Comments: This
very unusual ladle was found by Walter W. Hayes between 1896 and
1899. A friend of the Wetherill's, he was among the adventurers to
explore the Mesa Verde area before it became a National Park prior to the
antiquity act of 1906. Thanks to these early explorers we were
introduced to an intriguing culture of people that thrived in the canyon
cliffs of the prehistoric Southwest. This ladle has an interesting
story to tell! It was used as a paint brush holder as you can see by
the many paint spots where the paint brushes were placed inside to
rest. The rim area was used to remove excess paint from the
brush. What is most interesting about this application is that the
artist chose to re-fire this dish to permanently preserve these
brush marks! Did this belong to a deceased family member or perhaps
they simply enjoyed the random pattern of the paint spots. this item
comes with an old black and white photo of the Walter W. Hayes
collection. You can see this Ladle on the second row up from the
bottom, fourth from the left. Copies of an old 1947 news paper
article with this photo and story of the Hayes collection will accompany
this item. Writing on the back of the photo states that the
collection was acquired between 1896 and 1899.
$1,250.00 plus $18.85 shipping and handling including insurance. |
   HR1-3
Four mile Polychrome Bowl
Culture: Mogollon
Circa: 1325
- 1400
Dimensions:
13" wide x 4 3/4" high
Comments: This
is a very large bowl and has important Iconography and Imagery. It
was found at the Four Mile Ruin in Snowflake, Arizona. The
Iconography across the shoulders and wings of the bird could be representative
of the rising sun. It is interesting to note that the bird image is
made up of a series of flight and sun motifs. We have named this
bowl "The Rising Sunbird". This is a very important bowl
to say the least.
The bowl has been broken and glued with an estimated ten to fifteen
percent restoration, the most of this is in the rim.
$8,500.00 plus $36.85 S&H. |
    RF14-30
Ramos Fish Effigy
Culture:
Casas Grande
Dimensions: 5
1/2" W x 8 1/2" L x 3 1/2" H
Comments: This
is a beautiful example that is in very good condition. The mouth has
raised whiskers painted off each side. This feature could be
representative of a catfish. Four suspension holes perhaps for a
braided handle. The top of the fin has been restored as seen
in the before restoration photo. There is no other
restoration. All original paint! Very nicely painted with
artful design. "Museum Piece"
$2,500.00 Plus $34.85 S&H |
 RF12-38
Mimbres Geometric
Culture: Mogollon
Circa: A.
D. 1000-1150
Dimensions: 7
1/2" wide x 3 1/4" high
Comments: This
very different bowl has a visual cross weave pattern that is not often
seen in a complete image. Quite often a kill hole will take out the
center culmination of this type of image. This bowl on the other hand,
exhibits the complete design and lacks a kill hole.
This really nice bowl has been glued in large pieces with a couple of tiny
chips filled. "Museum Piece"
$1,200.00 Plus $34.85 S&H |
  HR5-30
Mimbres Geometric
Circa: A. D.
1000-1150
Dimensions: 9
3/4" wide x 5 3/8" high
Comments: The
overall design on this bowl is nicely drawn and has a precisely drafted
image. Each panel within the image is mirrored in a reverse fashion.
This bowl has been broken and glued with minor restoration as seen in the
before restoration photo. "Museum Piece"
$1,500.00 Plus S&H of $34.85 |
   HR3-8
Mimbres Shell Effigy Scoop
Culture: Mogollon
Circa: A.
D. 1000-1150
Dimensions: 7
3/8" wide x 3" high
Comments: This
unique scoop has two birds and four stylized snakes depicted. What
makes this item even more unique is the fact that the form is of a shell
effigy! This great looking piece has been broken and glued with an
estimated fifteen percent restoration. "Museum
Piece"
$2,850.00 plus $34.85 S&H |
