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Object Number
999-17-10/77556
Display Title
Miniature pitcher
Descriptions
Object Description
Miniature pitcher; intricate black geometric design of narrow parallel lines within checks; at front is circular medallion with red band with five black feathers surrounding black, yellow, red and brown designs including stylized feathers. Neck of pitcher has red band, black feather pattern, red lip. The lip of the vessel comes to a raised point at the back. Signed on bottom: Clara Gachupin/Walatowa/Jemez Pue./NM
Inventory Description
Jar, rounded body, tapered neck, uneven rim, geometric and biomorphic designs
Classification
- Jar
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1999 or earlier
Artist
Clara Gachupin
Culture
- Jemez
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
/
Sandoval County
/
Jemez Pueblo
Additional Geographic Terms
Jemez Pueblo
Materials
Clay, Slip, Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 16 x 8.2 x 8.1 cm (6 5/16 x 3 1/4 x 3 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
Clara Gachupin/Walatowa/Jemez Pue./NM; 999-17-10/77556; Clara Gachupin / Walatowa / Jemes Pue / NM
Credit Line
Gift of Patricia Capone
Provenance
Collector
Gov. Raymond Gachupin
(before 5/01/99)
Collector
Clara Gachupin
(before 1999)
Donor
Dr. Trish Capone
(6/11/99)
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