Southern California Desert Region Mohave Pottery Shards from Dry Sink in Frame

Historic Pre - 1900 - Found 12/27/87

Largest Artifact - 4.5" L x 3.875" W, Smallest Artifact - .875" L .625" W, Riker Mount Tray - 8.125" H x 12.125" W

Hand Crafted Pottery Fragments (Sherds) Associated with the Mojave People Found in the Mojave Desert Region of California Near a Feature called "Dry Sink" Dry Lake/Sink Area Behind Glass and Framed in  Riker Mount

In Good Condition

The Mojave (Aha Macav) people, a Yuman-speaking tribe historically centered along the Colorado River, traditionally produced pottery using coiled clay tempered with crushed sandstone or similar materials. They formed utilitarian vessels like pots, bowls, ladles, and dishes, often decorated with simple geometric designs in yellow ochre (which fired to red). Women typically made pottery during the dry season outside the home, firing it in open pits. This tradition dates back centuries, with historic examples from the 19th-20th centuries including painted wares, effigies, and dolls for trade or tourists.