Dear All,
The tightly woven basket covers much of the details of the plain clay pot at the center except around the openwork which reveals the rounded foot of the pot. The colors of the clay are gray//brown with a reddish interior, the pot also has a flared mouth. There are crackled white chalky patches around the base which appear to sit on the clay curface
The basket appears to me to be more functional than decorative. The swing handle loops are sturdy and braided for strength, The base has four corners with a round foot that was attached with loops that were worked into the round weave of the foot.
The piece comes from a collection in MT. While the pot might possibly have a Caddo origin, by the colors, round base with a flared neck, I have not found a similar presentation of clay pot and basket. thank you for your comments
H: 5 3/4" (without the handle)
Mouth Opening: 6 1/4" (widest point)
Kind regards
Kevin
The tightly woven basket covers much of the details of the plain clay pot at the center except around the openwork which reveals the rounded foot of the pot. The colors of the clay are gray//brown with a reddish interior, the pot also has a flared mouth. There are crackled white chalky patches around the base which appear to sit on the clay curface
The basket appears to me to be more functional than decorative. The swing handle loops are sturdy and braided for strength, The base has four corners with a round foot that was attached with loops that were worked into the round weave of the foot.
The piece comes from a collection in MT. While the pot might possibly have a Caddo origin, by the colors, round base with a flared neck, I have not found a similar presentation of clay pot and basket. thank you for your comments
H: 5 3/4" (without the handle)
Mouth Opening: 6 1/4" (widest point)
Kind regards
Kevin
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