Size: height 6 to 9 inches, diameter 6 to 15 inches.
These are of the same form as those of Zuñi, but the curves and outlines are much more graceful, and there is a delicacy in the finish which places them above the Zuñi pottery and indicates a greater freedom and confidence in the ceramic artist. The rim is often slightly flared, the neck more distinct and regularly formed.
The only figure given of this interesting group is not one of the regularly formed specimens. They are all white ware with decorations in black.
2420. (39501). Scalloped band around the neck; body divided into three compartments by upright double lines with rosette in one and twigs in the others.
2421. (39502), Pueblo or terraced figures around the body bordered by an undulate line below. This is of special interest.
2422. (39503). Decorated with sunflower, the stem and leaves on the body; straight and undulate lines around the neck.
2423. (39504). Decorated with straight and undulate bands.
| Fig. 623 ([39733]) (⅓) |
| Fig. 624 ([39731]) (⅓) |
2424. (39505). With figures of birds on the neck; and a tolerably well executed true meander or Greek fret around the body. Evident imitation of European pattern.