Dakota Stoneware Clay Pot w/ Lid Hand Painted Kokopelli Southwestern Motif ~NWOB

Description

Dakota Stoneware
Clay Pot w/ Lid Hand Painted Kokopelli Southwestern Motif ~
near
MINT
Description
: This hand thrown and decorated pot features four sets of Kokopelli dancers w/ clusters of light green cactus in the background. Multiple shades of brown range from a light tan background to an almost black ring under the rim.  The Kokopelli are the darkest actual brown, and upon close inspection one can see a distinct pattern in their attire.
Interesting fact
: "
Kokopelli is a fertility deity, usually depicted as a humpbacked flute player, who is venerated by some Native American cultures in the Southwestern United States. Like most fertility deities, Kokopelli presides over both childbirth and agriculture. He is also a trickster god and master braider and represents the spirit of music
."
Condition
:
Souvenir displayed, never used
.
There is a light streak in the glaze on the lid and down the side as seen in image 10 which is not all that unusual in hand crafted pottery. That said, there are
NO
chips, cracks, scratches, stains, repairs or any other cosmetic / structural issues.  The colors are as intended w/o fading or discoloration.
Even the rough exposed stoneware bottom that normally shows some scuffing and/or discoloration remains factory fresh. Were it not for the streak, I would have graded this as MINT vs the near mint.  The black backstamp is crisp, fully legible and certifies: "
Dakota Stoneware ~ Bushnell SD
"
Measures
: 5-1/8" max diameter at rim x 4-7/8" high w/ lid (4" w/o lid) w/ 4-7/8" base
Please Be Aware
:  There is NOT a retail box, factory packing and/or COA / literature available on this offering
Weighs
: 1 lb 15.4 oz plus packaging
Notes
:
Unless NIB, factory sealed or otherwise impractical, all items are washed and sanitized prior to photography.
Moisture exposes crazing that otherwise may be invisible.
All items are stored in a smoke and pet free environment.
Images are an integral part of the description.  Please review and clarify any questions before purchasing.
Will be bubble wrapped and/or otherwise packaged so as to ensure an incident free delivery
Thank you for looking