{"product_id":"shona-pot-61-4","title":"Vintage Shona Pot 61.4","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eShona 'Hari' Pot\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a beautiful testament to the ancestral pottery traditions of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eShona people of Zimbabwe\u003c\/b\u003e. Traditionally hand-crafted by skilled women artisans, these earthenware vessels represent a legacy of functional art that has remained largely unchanged for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​The generic Shona name for such earthenware is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e'hari'\u003c\/b\u003e. Historically, these vessels served as the backbone of domestic life, used for everything from serving food and drinking to storing dry foodstuffs. Each pot is a one-of-a-kind piece, carrying the unique artistic signature of its maker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eZimbabwe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eEthno-Linguistic Group:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eShona\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-burnished terracotta finished with graphite and red oxide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage and carefully restored; natural imperfections and variations in the patina reflect its history and the gentle nature of traditional ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eArtistic \u0026amp; Cultural Details\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eThe Maker's Touch:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn Shona culture, the creation of pottery is a revered craft passed down through women, blending utilitarian necessity with expressive geometric design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eIncised Decoration:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach pot features intricate\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egeometric designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincised onto the neck or shoulder. These patterns are often finished with a distinctive combination of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003egraphite and red oxide\u003c\/b\u003e, and in some cases, highlighted with bright, mineral-based colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003eTraditional Pit-Firing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThese vessels are hardened through a rhythmic baking process in open pits. The fires are fueled by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e'ndove'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(dry cow dung), a traditional method that creates the unique, smoky variations in the pot's earthy patina.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e​\u003cb\u003ePrestige \u0026amp; Utility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile simple pots were used for heavy cooking, these decorated vessels were typically reserved for social and ritual contexts—serving guests and holding precious dry goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize:  48cm D x 42cm H\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOpening Diameter: 18cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"botanicalboysuk","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55335851655553,"sku":"BBVINT8059BOT","price":625.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0447\/8317\/3793\/files\/IMG_7351_0ed1992c-729d-42fd-a8cc-60aa1bbcd477.jpg?v=1770829382","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicalboys.com\/products\/shona-pot-61-4","provider":"Botanical Boys","version":"1.0","type":"link"}