OLD Pueblo Black Pottery Vessel with Unusual Pinched Neck tiny houses There is a small hole

There is a small hole in the mesh at the center of his mustache and a bit of irregularity running in a vertical line up his nose from the there

4" tall x 2 1/8" in diameter

The box features the original oak stain and mark on the front reading  "Patented 1889

) The central post is threaded near the top

I have a particular affection for this fellow

OLD Pueblo Black Pottery Vessel with Unusual Pinched Neck tiny houses There is a small holeI am certain this piece is Native American, and I believe Southwest pueblo, with the lower half of the black clay body polished to a sheen and showing some minimal decoration. What makes it unusual, and quite special I think, is the folded over and finger pinched thumb pressed neck, which contributes (along with the wear to the exterior and view of the interior) to me thinking this is a very old (pre columbian) piece. What I really love is the