Mexican Terracotta Pots

Traditional long neck painted pot from the Huasteca region of Hidalgo, Mexico. Distinctive design that is only found in this region of Mexico.

Beautiful patina, rustic water pot from the remote villages of the Sierra Gorda region of Guanajuato. Includes wrought iron base. Vessel will stand on its own somewhat precariously.

Ceramic pot from the state of Guerrero known as a "pichancha", circa 1970s. Found in the town of Mayanalan, district of Huitcuco. This unusual piece is used for washing maiz for the ...

Primitive styled terracotta pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1980s.

Terracotta pot from the mountains of Michoacan, Mexico, circa 1970s.

Ceramic pot from Arroyo Seco, Guanajuato with original white cement.

Terracotta water pot from the Sierra Gorda mountains of Guanajuato, Mexico.

Ceramic pot from San Lorenzo Texmelucan, Oaxaca, late 1970s-early 1980s.

Hand-coiled terracotta water pot with support handles from the Nahua indigenous people of Northwestern Puebla, Early 20th Century. This style of pottery was discontinued over 60 year...

Mid century terracotta pot from the bordering regions of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Puebla. Red pigment on rim border with 2 small knobs on opposing sides representing the region where the...

Late 1800s large terracotta pot from Mexico. This unique and rare style of pottery is from the northern mountain range of Puebla once used to store water from the local river beds.

This is a late 19th century large terracotta pot from Mexico. This unique and rare style of pottery is from the northern mountain range of Puebla once used to store water from the lo...

19th C Mexican terracotta painted pot. Beautifully decorated survivor.

Terracotta water pot from the high sierras of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s.

Mid 20th century terracotta water pot from the high sierras of Michoacan, Mexico.

Mid 20th century terracotta water pot from Central Mexico. Used for cooking, this form of pottery is unique to the Nahuatl speaking indigenous communities of the northern, remote com...

Terracotta pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1980´s

Terracotta water pot from Mexico, circa 1950's. The vessel is from the border states of Veracruz and Puebla.

Blackened pot from Los Reyes, Mexico with original staple repair. Primitive design from the Popoloca culture that has remained intact for the last millenia.

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico.

Large terracotta pot or tinaja from southern Oaxaca, circa 1970s. Previously used for storing fruit grown in the region which was later processed into candy. Made using the coil meth...

Terracotta tepache pot from the Sierra Norte region of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1920´s.

Terracotta water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, Mexico, circa 1940´s.

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

In the heart of the Sierra Norte Mountains in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, the settlers found that this "cold place" gave them a very special gift, clay, with which they could use to...

Primitive styled terracotta vessel from San Lorenzo Texmelucan, Oaxaca.

Circa 1940, We offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted . This style of pottery is very rare, originally used for storing water from nea...

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic Ancient Barro Pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted . This style of pottery is very rare, originally used for storing water from nea...

Mid-20th Century pot from the remote sierras of Michoacan, Mexico. These large vessels were used to store water for household use. The rounded shape of this pot is unusual as is the ...

Early 20th century water pot from the bordering area of Oaxaca and Veracruz. These pots have their particular style of expanding in diameter half way up. The style also includes 2 sm...

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted . This style of pottery is very rare, originally used for storing water from nea...

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted . This style of pottery is very rare, originally used for storing water from nea...

Ceramic storage pot with intact handles from San Agustin Oapan, Guerrero, Mexico, Circa 1970's.

Set of two large water pots from the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca, Circa 1950's. Rare design from this region. Not a lot is known regarding their exact whereabouts. I have yet to se...

Late 19th century terracotta pot with iguana handles from Los Reyes Metzontla, Mexico.

20th century Ceramic pot from the remote sierras of Michoacan. This pot was originally used to store water for household use.

Pair of large Tarahumara water pots from Chihuahua, Mexico, circa 1960´s. Nice shape and fire markings. It is unusual to see Tarahumara vessels at this size. The pots were covered in...

Mid 20th century large, rounded water pot from the Mixteca Alta region of Oaxaca. Beautiful form and style.   

Circa 1940, we offer this fantastic ancient barro pot from Mexico, made in Puebla México hand crafted . This style of pottery is very rare, originally used for storing water from nea...

Smooth burnished patina. Large black fire mark on one side with smaller white markings on one face. Beautifully elaborated 1970s water vessel from the Popoloca cultural region of Pue...

Long necked water jug from Mexico's Huasteca region. This style of hand crafted pottery is generally from the remote town of Chililico. Nahuatl is predominantly the indigenous langua...

Terracotta water part from the northern sierras of Puebla, Mexico, circa 1970´s. A very nice example of Nahua styled pottery from that region. Nice contrasting burn markings throughout.

A large 19th century terra cotta pot with nice form and great patina, from Oaxaca, Mexico.

A large 19th century terra cotta pot with good form and patina from Oaxaca Mexico.

Ceramic wide mouth water pot from the Mixteca region of Oaxaca, circa mid 20th century. Two discerning elements about Mixteca pottery are the form and the color of the clay once fire...

Incredible set of six handcrafted earthenware planters. Each pot is unique and has a wonderful weathered patina. These would look stunning as a grouping in a mid-century patio or ins...

Dense, ceramic water vessel from Los Reyes Mezontla, Puebla with beautiful fire marking. Popoloca culture from the highlands of central Mexico. It has taken approximately 6 years to ...

Beautifully shaped water vessel from Los Reyes Mezontla, Puebla, circa 1970s. Excellent form and fire markings from the Popoloca indigenous people of central Mexico. It has taken app...

Beautifully formed, ash charcoal colored water pot from the southwesterly mountains of Michoacan, Mexico. A remarkable piece.

Ceramic pot from the state of Guerrero known as a "pichancha" circa 1980s. Found in the town of Mayanalan, district of Huitcuco. This unusual piece is used for washing maiz for the p...

Large terracotta pot from the Northern Sierras of Puebla. Used for making Tepache, a customary fermented pineapple beverage. Rare item.

Large terracotta pot from the northern sierras of Puebla used for making Tepache, a customary fermented pineapple beverage. Rare piece.

Terracotta pot with handles from Mexico, Early 20th century.