Native American & Worldwide Artifact Auction
Lot 310:
Box of Damaged Native American Damaged Pottery Shards Found in St. Louis Co. Missouri. 15" x 6" x
Native American pottery shards are fragments of ceramic vessels that provide valuable insights into the artistry, culture, and daily life of Indigenous peoples. These shards can be found across the United States, not just in the Southwest, and they often help archaeologists determine the time period, location, and even the artist behind the original pottery. The color and texture of the clay can indicate the age and origin of the pottery. Some clays change color when fired, which helps in identification. – Many Native American potters used the coiled rope method, where clay was shaped into coils and smoothed over. Others lined woven baskets with clay, leaving distinctive textures on the shards. – Some shards feature intricate designs, painted patterns, or glazes, which suggest they were made by cultures with time for artistic expression. More utilitarian pottery tends to lack decoration. Different tribes had unique pottery styles. For example, the Hopi tribe often made pots with flat bases, while Zuni pottery typically had concave bases.
Condition: Authentic
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