TYPE: San Bernardo Black

DATE: A.D. 1650 to 1750 (Wade & McChesney, 1981;44)

KEY DIFFERENCES: Yellow Ware that has been intentionally smudged black, not to be confused with yellow ware that has been stained or sooted black from having been in a fire. San Bernardo Black came "fresh out of the kiln" looking shiny black.

SLIP OR SURFACE TREATMENT: Highly polished, smudged black.

COMMENTS: New type, not formally recognized. Described in Wade and McChesney, 1981;44. This type is believed to be an "imitation" influenced by Tewa people that made Kapo Black in the Northern Rio Grande River area of New Mexico between A.D. 1650 - 1750.

FORMS: Flared bowls and tall jars with a buldge (spare tire) in the mid to lower body of the jar.

 

 

1Y San Bernardo Black Bowl

Approximate Dimensions: 7 3/8" by 2 3/4"

 

 

 

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