Pottery type

Mogollon Pinedale Polychrome Pottery

Mogollon Pinedale Polychrome1275 - 1350 A.D.Mogollon / Mimbres Pottery

Key facts

Age
1275 - 1350 A.D.
Cultural period
Mogollon / Mimbres Pottery
Material
Iron-rich clays with red slip and mineral-based paint; sand temper is common.

Description

Polychrome Mogollon ware with red slips, black painted designs, and contrasting interior/exterior coloration. Some pieces carry multiple paint colors, including red, black, and white.

Size

Bowls usually 18–28 cm in diameter; jars 20–35 cm tall.

Distribution

Common in the Mogollon Rim, Tularosa Basin, and White Mountain region.

Mainly found in

Additional information

Occurs late in the Mogollon sequence and overlaps with Salado polychrome traditions.

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