Zia Pueblo Square Shape Chile Bowl [SOLD]

We have designated this bowl to be historic because we believe it to pre-date circa 1940.  It is unusual in a couple aspects—it expands upward from a round shape to a square shape and it has a wiped-on red band on the interior rim in lieu of placing such under the decorated section on the exterior.  It is a wonderful bowl in both shape and design.  The rim was black but the color has mostly abraded away from use.  There are double framing lines at the rim and near the underbody.

Condition: There has been a hole drilled in the base of the bowl.  It is probably a bowl that was used for holding a plant.  The interior surface shows no damage but the exterior shows abrasion.

Provenance: from the extensive collection of a Santa Fe resident who has unfortunately moved to another city and found it necessary to greatly reduce her collection.

Recommended Reading: “Zia Matte-Paint Pottery: A 300-Year History” American Indian Art Magazine, vol. 12(4) pp. 38–45.