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Object Number 995-29-10/73758
Display Title Polychrome-on-off white Pitcher with animal head spout
Descriptions
Object Description Small globular pitcher with cow head spout. Lower 1/6, bottom and head undecorated off white. Body consists of brown and red geometric designs. Undecorated red handle. Spout in shape of cow head with protruding ears, brown eyes and gaping mouth outlined in brown. Dimensions: 14.3 cm high x 9.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm max. length. * Signed on bottom of pitcher, L. Joe, Acoma, N.M.
Inventory Description Pitcher, globular body, 1 strap handle, zoomorphic mouth and head, polychrome
Classification
  • Pitcher
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Artist L. Joe
Culture
  • Acoma
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 13.5 x 9.5 cm (5 11/16 x 5 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73758; Joe / Acoma, N.M.
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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