Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

Large Protohistoric Polychrome-On-Brown Pottery Jar, Possibly Yuma

Price realized
$554
Pre-sale estimate
$600 – $1,200
Hammer price
$450
Category
Bowls & Pottery
Sold
September 26, 2026
Sale
DAY 2- SEPTEMBER 2026 | FROM VERSAILLES TO THE SOUTHWEST PREMIER AUCTION EVENT

Lot description

Protohistoric polychrome-on-brown pottery jar, possibly Yuma, with wide shoulder, narrowed neck, and flaring rim, painted on the exterior with two surmounted zigzag dentate bands, accompanied by a bag of soil/dirt, origin and age of soil unknown, approx 11.5"h, 13"diam, pot: 7lbs, soil/dirt: 6.75lbs, 13.75lbs total (for shipping) Provenance: From the collection of Frank K. Ribelin (1933-2010) through inheritance to consignor. This lot was examined via photograph by a highly regarded specialist in Native American and ethnographic art. Note: Please consult the condition section for limited observations made by our staff during a visual examination of the lot.

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.