Pre-Columbian pottery is another hobby by itself.  But if you want to add depth to your contemporary collection, one or two LEGAL pieces can help link the talents of today's traditional pottery cultures to the history of the ancient potters.  But even if you don't collect or can't afford older pieces, the historical background can give you a greater appreciation for today's potters.  There is a rich history to be discovered by those who take the time to research and read the vast amount of resources.

Walnut Canyon, South of Flagstaff, Arizona

Pueblo Boon, New Mexico

Pre-Columbian items from the Clayhound Collection

1. Bowl - CADDO

2. Owl Effigy Hooded Bottle - MISSISSIPPIAN STYLE

Walnut Canyon, South of Flagstaff, Arizona

Pueblo Bonito (rendering) - Chaco Canyon, New Mexico

PRE-COLUMBIAN POTTERY CULTURES in NORTH AMERICA
    Excellent(!) information from the Logan Museum of Anthropology on line from Beloit, Wisconsin

All text and images are used courtesy of the Logan Museum of Anthropology, Beloit College
( http://www.beloit.edu/~museum//logan/index.html).
All objects illustrated are in the permanent collection of the Logan Museum.

• Anasazi
• Mogollon
• Mimbres
• Casas Grandes

• Salado
• Hohokam
• Sinagua
• Patayan

• Woodland - Mississippian Tradition
• Mississippian, Quapaw, Caddo
• Northeastern Pottery

Walnut Canyon, South of Flagstaff, Arizona

Walnut Canyon, South of Flagstaff, Arizona

Cultural Periods in North America

Paleoindian Period (9500 - 8000 B.C.)

Archaic Period (8000 - 1000 B.C.)  is divided into three parts:

• Early (8000-5000 B.C.)

• Middle 5000 - 3000 B.C.

• and Late (3000-1000 B.C.)

Woodland Period (1000 B.C. - 900 A.D.)

• The Early Woodland Period (1000 B.C. and 500 B.C.)

• The Middle Woodland Period (500 B.C. - 300 A.D.)

• The Late Woodland Period (A.D. 300 and 800)

 Mississippian Period (900 - 1550 A.D.)

• Early Mississippian Period

• Middle Mississippian Period

• Late Mississippian Period
   

Another listing...

http://www.fortunecity.com/victorian/memorial/68/missmain.html

Eastern North America listing...

http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/timelines/northamer/ena.html