Our second grade artists learned how an effigy
pot is a
type of jar, bottle, or bowl typically made in the shape of a human head,
animal, or mythological creature. We
discussed how these sculptures were usually found underground, since they were
used for burial/ceremonial purposes.
Students got to see effigy pots from places around the world like Costa
Rica and areas in the United states, such as Mississippi and Missouri. We noticed how all of the pots had a hole in
the center and we guessed what that could have been used for. We came to the conclusion that these
sculptures were made to serve a function,
unlike pottery that is simply decorative.
The first step of starting our own pots
was to make a pinch pots. Next, students added on different animal
parts by scoring
and slipping their clay. Finally,
we got to paint our animals and put them in the kiln to dry!
Examples of Traditional Effigy Pots
Carved
Wooden Bowl Shaped Like a Beaver,
Pre 1797
Deer
Vessel,
300BC-350 AD, Costa Rica
Student Examples
These are magnificent!
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