Vintage Handmade Southwest Pueblo Clay Bowl – Burnished Redware Pottery 4.5”

Description

View Vintage Handmade Southwest Pueblo Clay Bowl – Burnished Redware Pottery 4.5” with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The surface is finely burnished, giving it a soft sheen without a high-gloss glaze. This piece would be ideal as adecorative bowl, ethnographic collectible, or functional art piece. Style: Traditional Southwest / Pueblo pottery. This is a vintage handmade Southwest Pueblo-style clay bowl , likely made using traditional Native American pottery techniques. The bowl features a warm reddish terracotta body with distinctive black fire cloud markings on the exterior, typical of outdoor pit firing methods. These natural scorch marks are not flaws but authentic traces of the bowl’s creation process. Crafted with a slightly asymmetrical, organic shape, this piece exemplifies the beauty of hand-formed pottery. The surface is finely burnished, giving it a soft sheen without a high-gloss glaze. It was likely formed with coiling or pinch methods and polished with a stone or smooth tool before firing. This piece would be ideal as a decorative bowl, ethnographic collectible, or functional art piece . It’s a beautiful representation of regional Pueblo or Hopi pottery traditions and would fit perfectly into a rustic, boho, or Native American art collection. 📏 Measurements Diameter: Approx. 4.5 inches (measured with ruler included for scale) Height: Approx. 2.5 inches Material: Natural red clay, pit-fired Color: Burnished red-orange with black fire clouds Style: Traditional Southwest / Pueblo pottery Origin: American Southwest (exact pueblo/artist unknown) 🔍 Condition Report Condition: Excellent vintage condition with age-appropriate surface marks. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Surface shows light scuffing and small imperfections typical of handmade pottery. Fire cloud marks are intentional and part of the traditional firing process. Some minor wear on the base and rim consistent with display or light use. A small round inventory sticker on the bottom labeled “G-27.” This bowl appears to have been well cared for and retains its handmade character. Please refer to photos for detailed visual condition. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Native American: US › Pre-1600 › Artifacts.

Country of Origin

United States

Origin

New Mexico

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Tribal Affiliation

Hopi

Culture

Native American: US

Handmade

Yes