Awatovi black-on-yellow pottery bowl, painted on the interior with an elaborate composition of abstracted avian forms with stepped, spiral, and spear-like devices, the exterior showing opposed geometricized bird motifs, a spirit break in the interior framing band, approx 4"h, 8.25"diam, 1.75lbs **Provenance: From the collection of Frank K. Ribelin (1933-2010) through inheritance to consignor. This lot was examined via photograph by a highly regarded specialist in Native American and ethnographic art.** **Note: Please consult the condition section for limited observations made by our staff during a visual examination of the lot.** Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds based on condition. **Standard treatments assumed on ALL colored gemstones**.  Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. WE HAVE A LIST OF SUGGESTED SHIPPERS WHO WILL GLADLY QUOTE YOU PRIOR TO BIDDING. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers**NOTE: ALL SILVER, JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR INVOICES EXCEEDING $10,000 UNLESS PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE**