Fernando Gonzales Large Swirl Melon Jar

A large olla (water) jar handcrafted by Casas Grandes artist Fernando Gonzales. This timeless ceramic style piece of art features a high polished finish with a lovely carved swirl melon design.

Casas Grandes (Mata Ortiz or Paquime) pottery is a renowned, hand-coiled ceramic style originating from the small village of Mata Ortiz in Chihuahua, Mexico. The region now know as the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, includes the rich, pre-Columbian archeological site known as Casas Grandes a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Casas Grandes, was a vast, multi-storied city built from adobe and thought to serve in part as a trading hub for the early Pueblo people who migrated and moved between what is now Mexico, California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Casas Grandes is estimated to have been initially settled around 1130 CE and abandoned by 1450.

A beautiful jar that honors the history and traditions of Indigenous pottery. A diverse addition to any pottery collection.

Jar measures 12-1/4" long and wide, stands 10-1/2" tall. Comes with a certificate of authenticity.