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Object Number
995-29-10/74520
Display Title
Polychrome-on-buff Chanter with four Children
Descriptions
Object Description
Chanter in buff robe with blue zig-zag design across back outlined in black. Chanter has gray braids, black hat, closed eyes and open mouth. He envelopes four children in the robe with black hair, closed eyes, opens mouths. Each has a headband of a different color; yellow, blue, red and green. Two children have white wristbands and hands outstretched on face. Dimensions: 22.6 cm high x 16.0 cm wide x 17.1 cm max. length.
* Signed on bottom of chanter, Juan Sandoval ©, Taos.
Inventory Description
Sculpture, standing male with hat, wearing blanket, sheltering 4 human figures
Classification
- Sculpture
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Artist
Juan Sandoval
Culture
- Taos
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 22.6 x 16 x 17.1 cm (8 7/8 x 6 5/16 x 6 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74520, 1 / Sandoval / @ Taos 130-
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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