Miniature Pot
"Ollita" (little pot) identified by Dr. Margaret Bond as a miniature vessel with 3 conical projections protruding from the body of the vessel, each with a hole pierced at base. When held at side view effigy of facial features becomes evident; or it may be bird effigy.
- Object: Miniature Pot
- Artist: -
- Circa: -
- Dimensions: 1 5/8" high 1" base and rim diameter
- Culture Area: Mesoamerica
- Cultural Group: Lake Chapala, Jalisco, West Mexico
- Cultural Context: Miniature vessel was used, "as part of an offeratory complex...all were found in the lake and along its shores in the northwestern area from Jocotepec to Chapala..." p. 133 Article is reprinted from Codex Wauchope, published by Human Mosaic, Tulane University Vol. 12., pp.131-144.
- Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
- Catalog #: 91.170