Pair of Large Vintage Tarahumara Pottery Rawhide Bound Vessels

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A rare pair of rustic Southwestern tribal vessels, hand-formed clay pots from the Tarahumara (Rarámuri) people of northern Mexico. Each … Read more A rare pair of rustic Southwestern tribal vessels, hand-formed clay pots from the Tarahumara (Rarámuri) people of northern Mexico. Each carries cultural authenticity and sculptural presence, bound at the rim with rawhide lashings that reinforce and stabilize their organic, rounded forms.

The surfaces display natural earthen finishes, with tonal shifts from smoky darks to warm clay browns. Subtle irregularities, asymmetry, and tool marks are hallmarks of Tarahumara handmade pottery. The rawhide bindings add both structural strength and a rugged, tactile beauty.

Together, they make a striking visual statement—whether styled side by side as a pair, or placed separately to anchor rustic, Southwestern, or global-inspired interiors.

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Origin: Tarahumara (Rarámuri), Northern Mexico
Materials: Hand-formed clay, rawhide lashings
Dimensions:
Larger vessel: approx. 8" H x 7 1/4" mouth opening
Smaller vessel: approx. 6" H x 6" mouth opening

Why We Love It
This pair offers double the sculptural presence—organic silhouettes bound with rawhide, smoke-darkened clay surfaces, and earthy tonal shifts. Together they bring rustic soul and cultural resonance to any space. See less