Fig. 377.—Frog-shaped bowl: Pecan Point, Arkansas.—⅓.
Fig. 378.—Animal-shaped bowl: Arkansas.—⅓.
The sun-fish was a favorite model, but its form was generally employed in vessels with upright necks. A number of examples occur in the next section. Of reptilian forms the frog seems to have been the favorite.
Fig. 379.—Bird-shaped bowl: Arkansas.—⅓.
Fig. 380.—Bird-shaped bowl: Arkansas.—⅓.
Few examples occur, however, in the shallower vessels. In the bowl illustrated in Fig. 376, the various members of the body are boldly modeled, and appear about the most expanded portion of the vessel. The rim is ornamented with a series of notches, and two small loops connect the rim with the head and tail of the creature. The legs are characteristic, and the long toes extend beneath the body. The bottom of the vessel is flat. The make and finish are as usual, but the surface has been painted red. A similar vessel is shown in Fig. 377, the view being taken from the front. It is well polished and has a rounded bottom. The color is dark.