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This ceramic vessel is a Ramos Polychrome jar from northwest Chihuahua and dates to the Late Medio Period (A.D. 1250-1450). The Late Medio Period is when the site of Paquimé (Casas Grandes), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, expanded into one of the most sociopolitically complex site in the prehispanic Southwest. Paquimé was also one of the largest prehispanic Southwest archaeological villages and the production of Ramos Polychrome is strongly associated with its ascent. This jar is highly unusual with the presence of a turtle-like head extending outward on one side and red painted wings protruding from both sides. There possibly was a tail extending opposite the head, but it was broken off and lightly ground sometime in the past. Ramos Polychrome is identified by its characteristic touching red and black painted designs, use of elaborate macaw symbology (see the hooked beaks and feathers), and a light buff to white exterior color.
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Casas Grande Pottery: Ramos Polychrome Jar
Northwestern Chihuahua
Late Medio Period (A.D. 1250-1450)
Division: Archaeology
Maxwell Catalog #.: 72.43.138
Post by Thatcher Rogers