Canteen

38142

From: New Mexico | Sichomovi | Zia Pueblo | Hopi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38142
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi | Zia
Provenience New Mexico | Sichomovi | Zia Pueblo | Hopi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Clay | Pigment
Description

Zia Polychrome canteen, rounded body and base, handles positioned near the shoulders, short neck with small mouth. Metal wire suspended between the two handles. Back of canteen painted red, front of canteen decorated in two parts, first design is comprised of bird, short arched feathers, triangle and triangular arch elements. The second design is comprised of scalloped, and opposed leaf designs.

Height 19.05 cm
Width 24.13 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1901

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