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A fantastic vintage terracotta fermenting pot of the Tarahumara people, Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico. Deaccessioned from a collection, this vessel, …
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A fantastic vintage terracotta fermenting pot of the Tarahumara people, Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico. Deaccessioned from a collection, this vessel, called an olla, was used specifically to create the ceremonial, fermented corn drink tesgüino. Crudely strapped in dried hide, likely javelina; showing incredible, much-desired wear from age. Great scale and evocative presence; a wonderful, impressive decorative element of deep, historical, early-American significance.
PLACE OF ORIGIN:
Mexico
PERIOD:
Late 18th Century
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES: Terra-cotta
CONDITION:
Distressed
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Styles
- Rustic
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Copper
- Terra Cotta
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Solid and intact, distressed. Solid and intact, distressed. less
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