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Patojo Handled Cooking pot Oaxaca Mexico
Acquisition Date:
07/31/2021
Clay Cookware:
Clay Cookware
Shape:
Foot shaped
Country of Origin:
Mexico
State of Origin:
Oaxaca
Village of Origin:
Rancho Las Flores Mixe Region
Artist:
Unknown
When Made:
Unknown likely 90’s
Material:
Clay
Colors:
Natural stone slip
Number of Pieces:
1
Lidded:
No
Local name for Item:
Patojo
Common Cookware Name:
Shoe pot
Height of Complete Piece:
22 cm
Length:
36 cm
Width:
20 cm
Glazed:
Unglazed
Design:
circular designs of resin rich pine galls soaked in water
Technic:
Hand built, lightly burnished, coil built
Any special usage:
The toe of the clay pot goes can be placed in the coals, offering more cooking space. Used for beans and beverages.
Loaned by:
Nathalie Herling
Where is piece stored:
Art VallARTa Museo
Proveniance:
Purchased in Laquinia Market
Repairs:
None
Written references to piece:
Fire and Clay The Art of Oaxacan Pottery by Eric Mindling pg 153, 221
Common recipes use:
beans and coffee
Estimated replacement value:
50 USD
Year:
1980’s or 1990’s
