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Object Number
995-29-10/74510
Display Title
Polychrome-on-buff Plate of Koshare
Descriptions
Object Description
Unpolished buff plate with red band around rim. Background is scene of a pueblo in red and buff outlined in grey. Raised central figure is Koshare in profile with mask, red scarf, grey striped clothing and black kilt. Tassels at wrists and ankles. Dimensions: 23.8 cm max. dia. x 2.4 cm high.
* Signed on bottom of plate, Joseph L. Fragua, Jemez.
Inventory Description
Plate, moulded and polychrome painted dancing clown figure, pueblo in back
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1970-1979
Artist
Joseph L. Fragua
Culture
- Jemez
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
/
Sandoval County
/
Jemez Pueblo
Additional Geographic Terms
Jemez Pueblo
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 1.8 x 23.8 x 23.5 cm (11/16 x 9 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/74510; Joseph L. Fragua / Jemez ; P275 74510
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(01/01/1950-01/01/1993)
Donor
Donated by
Dr. William R. Wright
(10/23/1995)
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