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Storyteller figure with four children, two in arms, two on lap; one lap child holding pot; signed T. Decora / Cochiti, N. M. Also corn and rain? symbols
Storyteller figure with four children, two in arms, two on lap; one lap child holding pot; signed T. Decora / Cochiti, N. M. Also corn and rain? symbols
Object Number 2011.16.57
Display Title Storyteller figure with four children, two in arms, two on lap; one lap child holding pot; signed T. Decora / Cochiti, N. M. Also corn and rain? symbols
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic seated female figure, open mouthtwo children on lap, two children in her arms, one separated
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Artist Teresa Decora
Culture
  • Cochiti
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Sandoval County / Cochiti
Materials Clay Slip
Dimensions Overall: 12.3 x 5.8 x 9.6 cm (4 13/16 x 2 5/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2011.16.57 / T. Decora / Chochiti, N.M.
Credit Line Gift of Paul R. Lurie 1938, in Memory of His Wife, Barbara
Provenance
Collector Dr. Paul R. Lurie
Collector Barbara Lurie
Donor Donated by Dr. Paul R. Lurie (6/27/2011)

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