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Object Number
995-29-10/73630
Display Title
Human figurine vase with red disk element
Descriptions
Object Description
Globular bowl of human figurine with head protruding at neck with opening produced between face and medallion. Light brown wash with "embroidered" sash descending down middle of figure. Head protrudes at top with black hair and stylized arms holding red sgraffitoed medallion, similar to a San Ildefonso plate. Dimensions: 21.5 cm high x 17.5 max. dia.
*Signed on bottom, "Pottery Maker Nampeyo 81" (Probably Thomas Nampeyo Polacca)
Inventory Description
Ceramic art object, flat base, globular body of human figurine with head protruding at neck, opening produced between face and central spherical medallion, medallion is red and sgraffitoed, light brown overall with painted black anthropomorphic features
Classification
- Art 3-D
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1981
Artist
Thomas Polacca Nampeyo
Culture
- Tewa
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
Arizona
Additional Geographic Terms
First Mesa
Materials
Ceramic , Pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 17.7 x 17.5 cm (8 7/16 x 6 15/16 x 6 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73630; Pottery maker / nampeyo 81
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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