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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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