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Object Number
995-29-10/74033
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white Seed Jar: geometric and figure motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Seed jar with white background and undecorated lower 1/3 and bottom. Body consist of three bands. Top and bottom bands are finely hatchered black and white geometric elements. Middle section has white background and 12 Hohokam figures in profile, alternating in black and red. All figures are connected by arms. Dimensions: 9.1 cm high x 9.7 cm max. dia.
* Signed in pencil on bottom of jar, Helen Bradley, Acoma with interlocking initials HB.
Inventory Description
Jar, seed, rounded with small top opening, linear and anthropomorphic designs
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Artist
Helen Bradley
Culture
- Acoma
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 9.2 x 10.2 x 10.1 cm (3 5/8 x 4 x 4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74033 Helen Bradley / HB / Acama
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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