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Todas las subastas / Arte Asiática / Mississippian Hooded Jar, Gourd Form, Large, ca. 1000-1500 CE
Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A large hooded jar in the form of a gourd. The vessel's body rises into a hooded neck. The surface is finished in a buff tone, with irregular fire clouds in gray and charcoal hues resulting from open firing conditions. Size: 10" Diameter x 13.8" H (25.4 cm x 35.1 cm) At the rim, two small nodular projections emerge on either side, subtly evoking ear-like forms. Such features are often interpreted as anthropomorphic or effigy elements, suggesting the vessel may reference human or spirit presence. In Mississippian visual culture, the blending of human, animal, and abstract forms was central to cosmological expression, and even restrained details like these nodules can carry symbolic weight. The hooded form itself is a hallmark of Mississippian pottery, particularly associated with ceremonial or high-status contexts. These vessels are thought to have played roles in ritual practice, possibly linked to feasting, offerings, or the storage of special substances. The enclosed neck and restricted opening may have been intentional, controlling access to the contents and reinforcing the vessel's function within structured ceremonial acts. A striking and authentic example of Mississippian ceramic artistry, this jar stands as both a utilitarian object and a quiet monument to a complex and symbolically rich cultural world. Item # 202118
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