A Mississippian Deer Effigy Bowl. c. 1000 - 1400 AD...

Description

A Mississippian Deer Effigy Bowl
c. 1000 - 1400 AD

The rectangular vessel with pie crust banding on the rim forms the body of a seated deer with the head extending from the rim, the legs in relief on the front, back, and underside, and a small tail exposed at the back. The example is an unusual one, with squared and block-like features. It would have served as a container for food offerings needed in the after-life.

Illustrated:
Who's Who in Indian Relics, #9 by Janie Jinks-Weidner, p. 319.

Provenance:
Ex-collection: Ken Runck

Length: 8 ¾ inches


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