A fine effigy from the Southwestern US. Dating to between the 15th and 17th centuries, the eyes in this example are well spaced between the waves representing feathers. From the legendary collection of the computer chip inventor Jay Last, it’s a truly remarkable American antiquity.
Height: 8 1/4 inches (20.95 cm) Diameter 6 1/2 inches (16.51 cm)
Provenance: Jay Last, Beverly Hills, CA
Caddoan Owl Effigy Pot
Southwestern United States
15th - 17th century
Engraved and polished pottery
Height: 8 1/4”; Diameter: 6 1/2”
The stylized eyes
A fine effigy from the Southwestern US. Dating to between the 15th and 17th centuries, the eyes in this example are well spaced between the waves representing feathers. From the legendary collection of the computer chip inventor Jay Last, it’s a truly remarkable American antiquity.
Height: 8 1/4 inches (20.95 cm) Diameter 6 1/2 inches (16.51 cm)
Provenance: Jay Last, Beverly Hills, CA
Caddoan Owl Effigy Pot
Southwestern United States
15th - 17th century
Engraved and polished pottery
Height: 8 1/4”; Diameter: 6 1/2”
The stylized eyes
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