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Object Number 995-29-10/74535
Display Title Polychrome-on-buff Olla: geometric and feather motif
Descriptions
Object Description Sikyatki reproduction flying saucer-type olla with undecorated bottom. Pronounced shoulders, flat top, constricted neck, slightly flaring rim. Design on top half consists of four identical panels in black and pale orange with geometric and feather motifs. Dimensions: 15.1 cm high x 36.0 cm max. dia. * Signed on bottom of olla, Chakoptewa, with pipe motif and date 86 J-10. Kendra Bowers notes Wright's photograph reads "Hawley".
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, rounded base, flared sides, nearly flat shoulder, sloped neck and slightly flared rim, buff overall with polychrome painted designs on shoulder and neck
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Date 1986
Artist Chakoptewa
Culture
  • Anglo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Dimensions Overall: 14.5 x 36.5 x 38 cm (5 11/16 x 14 3/8 x 14 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/74535; CHAKOPTEWA / [drawing of smoking pipe with "86 JA10" written within]
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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