Effigy Vessel

65-12-1

From: Western New Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 65-12-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Pueblo | Zuni | Cochiti
Provenience Western New Mexico
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Period Historic
Date Made circa 1879
Section American
Materials Clay
Technique Polychrome
Iconography Dog?
Description

Head in shape of a Coati-Mundi with open mouth on a globular base. Written near base: ".....Made by the Indians of Western New Mexico. 1879". Has been broken and repaired (see base). Base colored red, as is the interior of the mouth. White wash over rest with designs in black.

Height 19.05 cm
Outside Diameter 17 cm
Credit Line Exchange with Philadelphia Antique Shop, 1965

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