Pre-Columbian or Native American Bowl Identification

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Biju, Nov 12, 2023.

  1. Biju

    Biju Well-Known Member

    Hi Everyone,

    Is anyone able to identify the origin of this bowl? It measures 3.5” tall x 5.5”wide.

    TIA,
    Biju


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    Biju, Nov 12, 2023
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  2. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Biju-Members will want to know the provenance of these items,and most likely they'll need to be seen by an expert (or several) in person,to get an initial assessment of authenticity & age.
     
    bosko69, Nov 12, 2023
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  3. Biju

    Biju Well-Known Member

    This bowl, along with the others in my other two threads, were acquired from an estate of a tribal arts collector that included both Native American as well as other tribal artifacts.
     
    Biju, Nov 12, 2023
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  4. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Sure looks like a fine score...Good luck!
     
    wlwhittier, Nov 12, 2023
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  5. Potteryplease

    Potteryplease Well-Known Member

    All of these certainly look old...

    This one, though, does not seem to have enough wear on the bottom to be centuries old. Of course someone coulda been really careful....

    I wish I could help you more.
     
    Potteryplease, Nov 12, 2023
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  6. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The shape and design look Mayan. But you may need to find a specialist to examine it. Precolumbian pottery is complicated, and has often been reproduced.
     
    2manybooks, Nov 12, 2023
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