Effigy Vessel

38295

From: New Mexico | San Juan

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38295
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tewa (Culture)
Provenience New Mexico | San Juan
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Clay
Iconography Bird
Description

Black Ware effigy vessel in the form of a bird. Rounded body, short tail and wings, long neck with small head. Feathers are on top of the head, beak is missing, drill holes for eyes. Hole in the back of the body of the vessel, flat base.

Height 10.49 cm
Outside Diameter 10.49 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1901
Other Number CG921022-2681 - Found in Collection Number | 38293 typo - Other Number

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