TYPE: Kapo Black

AKA: Tewa Polished Black

DATE: A.D. 1650 to Present (Oppelt, 2008:20)

KEY DIFFERENCES: Smudged Black (slipped).

SLIP OR SURFACE TREATMENT: Smudged, highly polished.

TEMPER: Tuff (early examples), ? (late examples).

FORMS: Jars and bowls.

COMMENTS: Kapo Black was slipped red then when fired turned black, this is why occasionally where the smudge "didn't take" there are areas of red.

 

 

 

1Y Kapo Black Jar with Scalloped Rim

Approximate Dimensions: 8" by 6 1/2"

 

 

 

2Y Kapo Black Bowl with slightly Scalloped Rim

Approximate Dimensions: 12" by 4 3/4"

 

 

 

 

3Y Kapo Black Jar Olla

Approximate Dimensions: 11 1/4" by 11"

 

 

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