The bowl is a statement of perfection with jet black paint against a light gray slip; what is very unusual are two breaks in the top band (see photo 3). There is a slight haze of calcium on the bowl which accumulated over the ages – it has never been cleaned, only washed. Again, another example for the person or institution which demands only the very best.

Black and white ollas of size (in excess of 12”) are not uncommon unless in whole condition. Black and red ollas of this size are virtually unheard of in any condition; they are at least 1000 times rarer than their black and white counterparts. This WHOLE example measures in excess of 13” in diameter and exhibits a very nice design throughout. The obvious “issue” with this example is the exfoliation occurring on the lower portion of one side. This exfoliation is the result of a portion of the olla, though being in a cave or alcove, was exposed to the elements causing a loss of the paint and finish in that area. On the other hand, the olla exhibits a very strong and near perfect side and top for display. Given the significant rarity of the olla coupled with it being whole makes it an excellent value and strong example until a better one could be obtained…which probably will not occur as there are maybe less than 12 whole examples known to exist; most of those are in institutions. If this olla had consistent paint and surface without the exfoliation, it would conservatively sell in excess of $15,000.00, maybe significantly more which emphasizes the value at hand. EX. BILL FREEMAN, SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA

A RELEASE AND DISCLOSURE, WITH PICTURE, IS PROVIDED STATING THE CONDITION, APPROXIMATE AGE AND THAT POSSESSING IT IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS

A RELEASE AND DISCLOSURE, WITH PICTURE, IS PROVIDED STATING THE CONDITION, APPROXIMATE AGE AND THAT POSSESSING IT IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.