Jackson Co. Alabama ~ Incised Mississippian Pottery ~ Casuela Bowl
Height: 4 1/2" x 7" wide
Grade: 9
Description:The shape of this open shallow bowl is call 'Casuela'. Commonly seen in Middle to Late Mississippian Culture pottery. It features 2 incised lines that run parallel to each other formiong a interlocking Scroll Design which were executed around the entire vessel, just above the shoulders. These are thought to be 'Eternity Symbols'. The hole in the bottom was deliberate and intentional to release the spirit of the vessel. The eroded surface was caused by a combination of highly acidic soil and the wet environment in which it was placed. Found exposed after a catastrophic flood. Rare to find any complete pottery in the deep south.
Provenance: Found many years ago on private property with permission in Jackson Co. Alabama near the Tennessee River Basin. Ex: John Tilley collection.
