25-0759 Large Casa Grande Pueblo Pottery
Size 12" H x 14" D
Tan Clay with Painted Red and Black Geometric Patterns Signed Miguel with Underlined R
Traditional Hand coiled and scraped pottery; polychrome.
In Good Condition with Rim Crack and Rim Chip glued back in as Pictured
Casas Grandes, also known as Paquimé, is a significant archaeological site in Chihuahua, Mexico, associated with the Mogollon culture. Its pottery, flourishing between 1130 and 1450 AD, is renowned for its polychrome designs, featuring red, black, white, and sometimes blue or brown on a buff or reddish surface. Unlike other Southwestern pottery, which typically uses one or two colors, Casas Grandes pottery often incorporates three or more colors, with intricate geometric patterns and iconic figures like macaws, plumed serpents, and human or animal effigies. These designs reflect a blend of Mesoamerican and Southwestern influences, suggesting Paquimé’s role as a trading hub. Effigy vessels, depicting humans, animals, or mythological figures, were likely used for ceremonial purposes rather than utilitarian ones.