Tonto Polychrome Jar

Tonto polychrome pottery jar. 5 1/2" x 4 1/2". Tonto Polychrome was defined by Gladwin and Gladwin (1930). This type exhibits treatments and styles similar to those noted for Gila Polychrome, but is differentiated from this type by incorporation of designs in red pigment on jar and bowl exteriors (Crown 1994; Lindauer 1994; Wilson 1998; Young 1982). Designs on Tonto Polychrome incorporate red slip into exterior designs. In contrast to the broad black-on-buff bands characteristic of other Salado Polychrome types, segments of black-on-buff designs are surrounded by large red slipped areas. The black organic band and red slip noted in Tonto Polychrome is similar to that noted in Gila Polychrome. Designs are bold and usually lack hatching. The dating of Tonto Polychrome appears to be similar to that noted for Gila Polychrome, although some contexts have yielded assemblages with Gila Polychrome but without Tonto Polychrome, all assemblages from which Tonto Polychrome have been recovered also contain Gila Polychrome, and suggest a slightly later beginning date for Tonto Polychrome. This may indicate that vessels assigned to Tonto Polychrome were produced sometime after A.D. 1350 but before A.D. 1450. Ex. Barnard.