11-27-2017 02:30 AM
Could this be a wedding vessel? It is large (relative to the cat) and rather plain. It was in a group of pre columbian pottery pieces I got at an auction.
11-27-2017 12:47 PM
I don't' see any reason to believe it is genuine native american. "Wedding vessel" is a term invented by merchandisers, and does not describe any traditional type of native american pottery.
11-27-2017 12:58 PM
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11-27-2017 04:57 PM
You should take a few sharp focus close ups of the inside of the rim, under the base, ect.
11-28-2017 02:43 PM
@sonomabarn67 wrote:You should take a few sharp focus close ups of the inside of the rim, under the base, ect.
Does this help? What should I be looking for?
11-28-2017 04:20 PM
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12-01-2017 06:46 PM
Upon further investigation, it is from the Tayrona (Tairona) culture, north of Columbia, circa 800-1200 (see attached). Whether it is fake or original, it is still an interesting piece. Thanks for the comments.