Native American Style Animal Effigy Pottery Bowl
A pottery animal-effigy bowl of shallow rounded form, featuring a sculptural head rising from the rim with prominent rounded eyes, projecting muzzle or beak, and an opposing small rim projection. The vessel displays a muted gray-green surface with areas of mottling and wear, resting on a defined circular foot. Its form recalls effigy vessels associated with North American indigenous pottery traditions, although the precise cultural origin, age, and authenticity remain undetermined. Measures: 3-3/4" H x 6-1/2" W x 5" D. An old collection label affixed to the underside bears the handwritten notation “800 BC,” along with additional inventory notations. The stated date represents a previous owner's attribution and has not been independently authenticated. Provenance: From the Estate of Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco (1930–2025), founder and CEO of Northern Plastics Corp., a Syracuse-area manufacturer specializing in fiberglass furniture and
[ translate ]A pottery animal-effigy bowl of shallow rounded form, featuring a sculptural head rising from the rim with prominent rounded eyes, projecting muzzle or beak, and an opposing small rim projection. The vessel displays a muted gray-green surface with areas of mottling and wear, resting on a defined circular foot. Its form recalls effigy vessels associated with North American indigenous pottery traditions, although the precise cultural origin, age, and authenticity remain undetermined. Measures: 3-3/4" H x 6-1/2" W x 5" D. An old collection label affixed to the underside bears the handwritten notation “800 BC,” along with additional inventory notations. The stated date represents a previous owner's attribution and has not been independently authenticated. Provenance: From the Estate of Carmine Vito “Tod” Todisco (1930–2025), founder and CEO of Northern Plastics Corp., a Syracuse-area manufacturer specializing in fiberglass furniture and
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