18th Century Tarahumara Terracotta Tesgüino Fermenting Pot

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A fantastic vintage terracotta fermenting pot of the Tarahumara people, Copper Canyon, Northern Mexico. Deaccessioned from a collection, this vessel, … Read more 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:
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