The Anasazi were an ancient people from the Pueblos of the Four Corners area where the states of Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona come together. The name Anasazi comes from a Dine (Navajo) word meaning “ancient enemy”. The Hopi, their descendants, prefer the word Hisatsinom. It is believed that the Anasazi people thrived around the 12th Century BC.
The Anasazi bowl featured above is made of a grayish-white clay, and the black design was painted on before firing. Though the Anasazi culture is often thought of as primitive, the construction of the bowl is impressive. The thickness of the bowl is uniform throughout its construction, which is a challenge for many modern potters!
