Jar with Two Plumed or Horned Serpents with Birds and P-shaped Motifs 1280 - 1450

This Casas Grandes ceramic jar, dating from 1280 to 1450, is a beautiful example of Southwest Native American art. The jar is decorated with a complex pattern of geometric and animal motifs, including two plumed serpents, birds, and P-shaped elements. The artist used black, red, and white pigments to create the design, which is characteristic of Casas Grandes ceramics. This jar, currently at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a reminder of the artistic traditions and cultural heritage of the Casas Grandes people.