This sculptural and tripodal/three footed solid terracotta planter with a dark textured finish applied completely by hand. Tall mid-size pot has root & soil capacity of 5 gallons/19 Ltr, ideal for large to mid sized plants or young trees. The lower portion of 3 elongated native faces make up the shape and profile of this tall terracotta planter. Each sculpted chin serves as a pillar lifting the basin of pot 2"in/5cm off the ground. At the base this sculpted element forms a unique hexagonal shape. A sculpted plant-friendly vessel that encompasses all the artisanal authenticity, and novel beauty that cannot be replicated. Intriguing from every-angle; the genuine opposite of mass-produced-pottery-barn imitation pot.

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An Environmentally Sustainable Fabrication Process Utilizing Earthenware Clay.
This planter was hand molded and shaped from a specific compound of raw clay. The raw earthen compound is mixed with water until proper consistency. The clay is then cast into large molds. These molds help provide the shape of the pot. Ceramicist then remove from the molds and finish the shaping and sculpting by hand. Once of proper shape and durability the raw earthen vessels are loaded into a large kiln.
The kilns are heated naturally by wood and brush. Large to mid-size terracotta pots are heated and cured one piece at a time for 24 to 48 hours depending on the size of the vessel. This sustainable artisanal technique has been practiced by indigenous ceramicist of Mexico for several generations.

The simple tapering cylinder shaped pot is forms 3 distinct faces that wrap around the entire pot and make up the shape and profile of the entire pot. The planter has 1"-1.5"thick terracotta walls. Tapping the surface you can hear the reverberating concrete like density. A resiliency attributed to quality earthenware pottery making and craftsmanship. Safe for outdoor display. Natural color and finish variation is as shown in photos.