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Object Number
995-29-10/73757
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white hot air balloon Scene
Descriptions
Object Description
Hot air balloon attached by string to basket with human figure standing inside. Balloon has white background with geometric, human and animal motifs in black and red. Basket has white background and two encircling bands of black triangle motifs. Human figure has black overalls, white top with red dots down arms and open red mouth. Dimensions: 19.2 cm high x 6.8 cm max. dia.
* Signed on bottom of basket, J, Acoma, NM.
Inventory Description
Figurine, hot air balloon, human in basket, Kokopelli/animal designs on balloo
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Acoma
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic, String
Dimensions
Overall: 19.2 x 6.8 x 7.2 cm (7 9/16 x 2 11/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
995-29-10/73757; Acoma / NM / LJ
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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