Mangas Black-on-White, (formerly Mimbres Bold Face), is characterized by bold designs and relatively wide linework. It is probably ancestral to Mimbres Black-on-White, although it was produced throughout the most Mimbres Phase. The vessels identified here as Mangas Black-on-White are generally much bolder than others recovered from the Mattocks Ruin.

Characteristics

Paste: Gray to red
Temper: Quartz sand with occasional mica
Surface: Thick white slip on painted surfaces, often untreated on exteriors
Forms: Primarily bowls
Design: Bold, wide-lined designs, negative-painted designs.