Choratega Pottery

This is a piece of Costa Rican pottery, likely from the Chorotega people. The pottery is made from local clay mixed with fine freshwater sand and is shaped on a hand-operated pottery wheel. The artisans hand-polish the piece to give it a smooth texture and luster. The style is known as "sgraffito," which involves scratching or carving a design into the surface of the pottery. This type of pottery is often made in Guaitil, a village in Costa Rica known for its potters who use techniques passed down from their Chorotega ancestors. This little piece of art is just waiting to find its new home.