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Object Number 995-29-10/73538
Display Title Ceramic polychrome Elephant Figurine
Descriptions
Object Description Small polychrome standing elephant. Buff body with black on legs, geometric design on back in black, red and white. Tail spotted with black and red. Ears lined in black with red interior. Top of ears geometric pattern in black, red and white. Eyes black, red and white. Raised trunk with black stripes. Open mouth lined in black with red interior and one white tooth. Dimensions: 6.5 cm high x 8.0 cm max. length x 5.4 cm max. width. * Signed on leg, Margaret/Luther.
Inventory Description Figurine, moulded and polychrome painted elephant
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Artist Margaret Gutierrez
Culture
  • Santa Clara
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 6.5 x 5.4 x 8 cm (2 9/16 x 2 1/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73538; Margaret / Luther
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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