The Story
A beautiful vintage Native American offering dish from the Cochiti Pueblo of New Mexico. This piece features a hand-painted polychrome floral design accented with intricate cross-hatching, traditionally used to represent rain. Notably, the design includes a "spirit break"—a deliberate gap in the decorative lines that metaphorically allows the potter's spirit to be released from the work. Hand-coiled and pit-fired, this dish was acquired from the estate of a dedicated English collector and includes the origin location penciled on the base.
The Details
Dimensions: 11cm Diameter x 2cm H
Material: Hand-Coiled Clay | Mineral & Vegetal Pigments
Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Very light surface wear consistent with age. Note: Historic Pueblo pottery is for decorative use only and must not be used with water.
Heritage Note
Cochiti Pueblo pottery is world-renowned for its creamy slip and bold black or red designs. Historically, Cochiti potters are celebrated for their storytelling figures and ceremonial vessels. This dish utilizes age-old techniques where local clay is gathered, hand-coiled without a potter's wheel, and fired in an open-air pit. The combination of floral motifs and rain symbols reflects the deep connection between the Pueblo people and the natural world.
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
The Story
A beautiful vintage Native American offering dish from the Cochiti Pueblo of New Mexico. This piece features a hand-painted polychrome floral design accented with intricate cross-hatching, traditionally used to represent rain. Notably, the design includes a "spirit break"—a deliberate gap in the decorative lines that metaphorically allows the potter's spirit to be released from the work. Hand-coiled and pit-fired, this dish was acquired from the estate of a dedicated English collector and includes the origin location penciled on the base.
The Details
Dimensions: 11cm Diameter x 2cm H
Material: Hand-Coiled Clay | Mineral & Vegetal Pigments
Era: Circa 1940s–1950s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Very light surface wear consistent with age. Note: Historic Pueblo pottery is for decorative use only and must not be used with water.
Heritage Note
Cochiti Pueblo pottery is world-renowned for its creamy slip and bold black or red designs. Historically, Cochiti potters are celebrated for their storytelling figures and ceremonial vessels. This dish utilizes age-old techniques where local clay is gathered, hand-coiled without a potter's wheel, and fired in an open-air pit. The combination of floral motifs and rain symbols reflects the deep connection between the Pueblo people and the natural world.
Sustainable Shipping
100% plastic-free, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging.
U.K. Delivery: Sent via FREE Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
