**Originally Listed At $800**

North America, Mexico, probably Oaxaca, ca. 19th century CE. A tall wooden jug used in the manufacture of mezcal. The jug is wrapped in iron rings, giving it an elongated barrel-like appearance, and is capped by a spout made from a bison horn. Mezcal, made from agave, was invented by the Spanish in Mexico shortly after the Conquest. They brought distillation technology with them and sought a native plant to make distilled liquor. The mezcal agave has large, thick leaves that end in sharp points. When mature, the plant has a heart in the center from which juice is extracted and traditionally converted into mezcal by heating it in a pit and then fermenting it. Size: 6.15" W x 24.5" H (15.6 cm x 62.2 cm)

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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The two lowest iron rings are missing from the body, and as a result, the wood near the base is slightly separated. The iron, wood, and horn surfaces all have nice patina.