Skip to main content
Object Number 995-29-10/73571
Display Title Black-on-black wedding vase: avanyu motif
Descriptions
Object Description Highly polished black-on-black wedding vase with two angular spouts connected by handle. Band containing Avanyu (feathered serpent) at widest diameter toward spouts. Dimensions: 23.3 cm high x 15.5 cm max. dia. * Signed on bottom, Santana/Adam.
Inventory Description Ceramic stirrup-spout vase, flat base and rounded body, black in color, band of black painted zoomorphic design around body
Classification
  • Vase
Department Ethnographic
Date 1950-1969
Artist Adam Martinez
Artist Santana Martinez
Culture
  • San Ildefonso
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Dimensions Overall: 23.3 x 15.5 cm (9 3/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object Santana / -- / Adam; 995-29-10/73571
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Polychrome wedding vase: raincloud motif
995-29-10/73572 Polychrome wedding vase: raincloud motif
Vase
New Mexico
Polychrome-on-white Wedding Vase:  floral motif
995-29-10/73755 Polychrome-on-white Wedding Vase: floral motif
Vase
New Mexico
Polychrome-on-white wedding vase: parrot motif
995-29-10/73631 Polychrome-on-white wedding vase: parrot motif
Vase
Arizona
Black-on-black plate with avanyu motif
995-29-10/73575 Black-on-black plate with avanyu motif
Dish
New Mexico
Black-on-white Wedding Vase
995-29-10/74526 Black-on-white Wedding Vase
Jar
Arizona
Black carved wedding vase: geometric motif
995-29-10/73545 Black carved wedding vase: geometric motif
Jar
New Mexico
Black-on-black ceramic vase:  feather motif
995-29-10/73578 Black-on-black ceramic vase: feather motif
Vase
New Mexico
Miniature wedding vase
999-21-10/77559 Miniature wedding vase
Vase
Jemez Pueblo
Black-on-black vase
995-29-10/71221 Black-on-black vase
Vase
New Mexico
Sgrafittoed red-on-black bowl:  katsina and avanyu motifs
995-29-10/73553 Sgrafittoed red-on-black bowl: katsina and avanyu motifs
Pot
New Mexico
Black carved wedding vase; geometric motif
2004.24.34122 Black carved wedding vase; geometric motif
New Mexico
Polychrome-on-buff Wedding Vase
995-29-10/73714 Polychrome-on-buff Wedding Vase
Pot
New Mexico