Effigy Vessel
65-12-1
From: Western New Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
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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