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Large pedestal vase-four legs, ring base, four sets of raised concentric circles
Large pedestal vase-four legs, ring base, four sets of raised concentric circles
Object Number 34-119-10/100561.1.2
Display Title Large pedestal vase-four legs, ring base, four sets of raised concentric circles
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "Anderson County, Texas. 34-119. / Mrs. J. M. Cook farm, 1 1/2 mi. S.W. of Frankston. Large pedestal vase with four legs on a ring base. Decorated with four sets of raised concentric circles. Note two handles. Found only in restricted area along Neches river -- in the Assanai regions of lower East Texas. They were probably altar pieces used in worshipping the "four winds" for which these Indians were noted. Rare type. Gift of J. E. Pearce, Chairman, Department of Anthropology, University of Texas."
Keywords
  • Household
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • Vase
Department Photographic
Date 1900-1934
Culture
  • Southeast
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Texas / Anderson County
Additional Geographic Terms Near Frankston
Materials Gelatin silver print adhered to Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 12.07 x 17.15 cm (4 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)
Provenance
Donor Donated by Prof. James Edwin Pearce

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