Help in ID'ing a pottery vessel

Hi,
I found this vessel covered in dirt and cobwebs in a shed.

It's unmarked and unglazed.

It measures approx. 7" tall and 5" across the bottom.

It's fairly light in weight and has a good "feel" to it.

I'd love to know it's age and possible maker.

Thanks for your help,
Beth












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welcome Beth,
a very interesting piece,it looks like the potter burnished it to avoid firing and glazing

Hi Dan and thanks for the welcome.
Would you guess an age on the piece?

if I had to guess I would say 1960's but it's a shot in the dark

Looks more like traditional / rustic pottery than art pottery (although I think some of the European art potters borrowed from such sources in the 60s, but in that case one would expect it to be marked. Maybe made at a Pueblo?