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Historic Hopi Pueblo Polychrome Polacca Bowl - 25799

Category: Pottery | Posted by Adobe Gallery Team Member | Thu, Jul 14th 2016, 3:53pm

Historic Hopi Pueblo Pottery 25799Polacca pottery style began around 1740. It did not become the predominant style at Hopi Pueblo until about 1800, and it continued to be until about 1890. Polacca wares were the predominant utilitarian wares of this time period. This small bowl is covered in Polacca slip which traditionally crazes with age.

 

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