Kiva Jar
1050 AD - 1300 AD
This miniature kiva jar, was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White pot housed in the Mesa Verde Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. It is believed that Ancient Puebloans used kiva jars to store special materials such as planting seeds, weaving and ritual supplies.
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 3.5" x 2". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Ladle Horny Toad
1100 AD-1300 AD
Inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White ladle with a horny toad motif, housed at the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. The first ladles were half-gourds. When pottery appeared the half-gourd was copied in clay. Ladles were no doubt used exactly as they are today- for dipping & pouring liquids of all kinds.
This ladle comes with a waxed cotton loop making it a charming and whimsical Christmas ornament!
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 3" x 1". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Ladle Step Design
1100 AD-1300 AD
Inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White ladle with a step-design motif, housed at the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. The first ladles were half-gourds. When pottery appeared the half-gourd was copied in clay. Ladles were no doubt used exactly as they are today- for dipping & pouring liquids of all kinds.
This ladle comes with a waxed cotton loop making it a charming and whimsical Christmas ornament!
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 3" x 1". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Mini Mug Square Line Design
1250 AD - 1285 AD
This miniature mug was inspired by a square mug found at Sand Canyon Pueblo and illustrates the rich diversity of Mesa Verde Black-on-White pottery produced by the Ancestral Puebloans.
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 1.75" x 2". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Mini Mug Squared Handle
1100 AD - 1300 AD
This miniature mug was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White pot housed at the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. It has the classic Mesa Verde banding and solid kiva step motif. Kiva steps are believed to be the porthole to the underworld.
Lead-free, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Approximately 1.75" x 2". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Mini Mug Step Design
1100 AD - 1300 AD
This miniature mug was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White pot housed at the Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. It has the classic Mesa Verde banding and solid kiva step motif. Kiva steps are believed to be the porthole to the underworld.
Lead-free, microwave, and dishwasher safe. Approximately 1.75" x 2". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Seed Jar Tick Marks
1050 AD - 1300 AD
This miniature seed jar was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White pot housed in the Mesa Verde Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. Seed jars were typically used to store seed for the following planting years.
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 1.5" x 0.75". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.
Seed Jar Zoomorphic Sheep Design
1050 AD - 1300 AD
This miniature seed jar featuring a zoomorphic sheep design, was inspired by a Mesa Verde Black-on-White pot housed in the Mesa Verde Chapin Mesa Archaeological Museum. Seed jars were typically used to store seed for the following planting years.
Lead-free, microwave and dishwasher safe. Approximately 1.5" x 0.75". Handcrafted by Designs by Anna in Durango, Colorado.