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Antique Tarahumara Olla, terracotta fermenting pot of the Native Indian Tarahumara people from the Copper Canyon in Northern Mexico.
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Antique Tarahumara Olla, terracotta fermenting pot of the Native Indian Tarahumara people from the Copper Canyon in Northern Mexico.
The Tarahumara people gather every year during Easter week (semana santa). These pots, called Olla, are used during rituals to create this fermented corn beer consider as sacred. This ceremony forms a significant part of their society.
Nb: wooden stand is not included, for display only.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 6.25ʺD × 5ʺH
- Period
- Early 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Coffee
- Condition Notes
- Good. Intact and distressed. Good. Intact and distressed. less
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