Smoking Pot 19th-20th century

"Smoking Pot" is an anonymous ceramic pot from the 19th-20th century and is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Made from clay and featuring a woven handle, the pot has a rounded body with a distinct anthropomorphic design. The pot is covered in intricate carvings, including a stylized human face with eyes, a nose, and a mouth, and is adorned with various geometric patterns and perforations, likely for use in smoking. The pot's design and craftsmanship reflect traditional techniques of the anonymous artist and provide insight into the cultural practices of the time.