Skip to main content
Object Number
2011.16.62
Display Title
Polished red pot; shiny interior coated with pine pitch; signed Linda Kniler / Navajo
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Pot, flat base, flared body, polished red, interior coated with pine pitch
Classification
- Pot
Department
Ethnographic
Artist
Linda Kniler
Culture
- Navajo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
/
Navajo County
/
<City>
/
Navajo and Zuni Reservation
Materials
Clay Pine pitch
Dimensions
Overall: 4.7 x 10.3 x 10.3 cm (1 7/8 x 4 1/16 x 4 1/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
2011.16.62 / Linda Kniler / Navajo
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)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.