Skip to main content
Polychrome canteen: Sikyatki Revival parrot motif
Object Number 995-29-10/73602
Display Title Polychrome canteen: Sikyatki Revival parrot motif
Descriptions
Object Description Bulbous canteen with narrow spout and carrying lugs. Large red background band on the bulbous area with totally encircling black Sikyatka parrot motifs. Leather handles. Signed "Fannie Nampeyo" on back. Dimensions: 10.0 cm high x 12.9 cm max. width; max. length 16.0 cm to spout.* Signed on bottom, Fannie Nampeyo with corn stalk hallmark.
Inventory Description Ceramic canteen, one side flat, other side rounded, two perforated lug handles connected with leather strap, painted polychrome curvilinear and geometric designs on rounded side
Classification
  • Canteen
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960s-1980s
Artist Fannie Polacca Nampeyo
Culture
  • Tewa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms First Mesa
Materials Ceramic, Leather, Pigment
Dimensions Overall: 15.6 x 12.9 x 9.6 cm (6 1/8 x 5 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73602; FANNIE / NAMPEYO / [signed with drawing of corn]
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright
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.