Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Hopi, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A handmade bowl hand painted with a polychrome double headed bird motif. The underside has an old label that suggests "ca. 1915 / possibly by Anna." San Ildefonso Pueblo potter Maximiliana Montoya Martinez (1885-1955), who went by Anna, specialized in both black on black and polychrome pottery such as this piece. Other than this label, there is no signature or other mark by any artist. Size: 8.5" Diameter x 3" H (21.6 cm x 7.6 cm)

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Provenance: Private Reinsmoen collection, Clear Lake, Iowa, acquired through descent from Robert Anderson, acquired prior to 2000.

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#184636

Hairline fissure radiating from the rim to center is stablized with adhesive. Some surface discoloration. Inventory labels on the base. Unsigned.