Patojo Handled Cooking pot Oaxaca Mexico

Acquisition Date: 07/31/2021

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

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

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