Up for your consideration is a large handmade pot by the artist Michael Kanteena. Signed on the base. Michael Kanteena work began to develop around 1990. Wishing to learn about his ancient roots, which he knew went back ot New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon (Anasazi Culture), he began collecting archaeological catalogues of pottery forms. Through extensive study, trial and error, and even consultation with archaeologists, he developed his pottery into remarkably close recreations of the Chacaon and Mesa Verde pottery. In some cases, Michael’s pottery actually is a fairly accurate reproduction of older pieces, e. Hopi kachinas, but in many instances his work is just “inspired” by ancient pottery. His pot will not actually reproduce an older piece, but it will certainly have the “flavor” of Anasazi or Mimbres pottery. His pottery is fired two times. First, he kiln fires for strength and then he will re-fire outdoors to give his pots their “ancient” look. Michael uses all natural pigments for his paints and brushes made from yucca plant. 10.5″ Wide (Including handles) at Handles 9″ wide less handles. 9 Wide (Less handles). No chips or cracks. This pot was originally bought from the Phoenix Gallery in Topeka, KS which closed it storefront in 2011 and moved to Lawrence, KS. There is a buisness card inside the pot from this gallery. It’s impossible for me to get an exact date on it but I would presume it to fall somewhere in the mid to late 90s to the mid to late 00s. The black marks on the outside of the pot are supposed to be there as it is part of Kanteena’s style and comes from the second firing process mentioned above. Very rare to see a piece of his work at this size. A really great looking piece! Please feel free to write and ask questions.
