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Object Number
995-29-10/74524
Display Title
Black-on-red Turtle
Descriptions
Object Description
Red turtle with articulated legs, protruding tail and head. Black band around rim of shell with black squares on back. Black eyes and mouth. Dimensions: 8.4 cm high x 11.8 cm wide x 14.5 cm max. length.
Inventory Description
Figurine, hollow turtle, moulded legs, head, tail, painted shell and features
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Culture
- Papago
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 8.4 x 11.8 x 14.5 cm (3 5/16 x 4 5/8 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74524; 5.00 / DMX; P-289 / 74524
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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