Anasazi / Mimbres Bat Bowl Replication

painted upon small to medium-sized ceramic bowls. A popular theme was that of the bat. Several different varieties and styles of this subject have been recovered form historical sites and ruins. This reproduction bowl is a copy of one of those renditions. It was recreated using primitive techniques which render a smoky patina upon its surface. The bowl was then abraded, chipped, cracked, and shot through with a kill hole which supposedly releases the spirit of the bowl.    At Starling Black Studio, we strive to make realistic replications of these bowls. Authentic bowls are few and extremely expensive if you indeed can find one for sale. Most of us must take a road trip to a distant archeological museum to even see these pieces of antiquity. If you love archeology and have an appreciation for the rawness of the primitive arts, then I believe you will not be disappointed with the acquisition of one of our pieces.  Thank you for looking at "Bat Bowl."

Dimensions: Six (6) inches in diameter

For display purposes only. Not to be used for food preparation or serving.