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Pottery type
Tularosa Polychrome Pottery
Tularosa Polychrome1150 - 1300 A.D.Salado / Roosevelt Red WareKey facts
- Age
- 1150 - 1300 A.D.
- Cultural period
- Salado / Roosevelt Red Ware
- Material
- Clay fired in oxidizing atmosphere to achieve red surfaces; white slip applied selectively. Painted with mineral pigments.
Description
Polychrome ware combining white slip, red slip, and black paint. Designs often include spirals, stepped forms, and contrasting light/dark zones.
Size
Bowls 18–30 cm in diameter; jars typically 25–35 cm tall.
Distribution
Concentrated in the Tularosa Basin and central Mogollon highlands.
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Additional information
Represents advanced Mogollon ceramic innovation during the transition toward Salado influences.