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Object Number
995-29-10/73703
Display Title
Polychrome-on-off white Seated Male Drummer with Two Children
Descriptions
Object Description
Seated male drummer wears red leggings with two black stripes down outside of legs, red moccasins, off white shirt with red accents, off white vest with geometric motifs front and back. One child on each shoulder. Black eyes, molded cheekbones, protruding nose, open red mouth. Black hair with red headband. Right hand holds drum beater, left hand molded to hold string attached to drum. Drum is wood painted yellow with blue band in middle, covered with hide top and bottom attached with sinew. Dimensions: (A) 26.0 cm high x 18.3 cm wide x 22.7 cm max. length; (B) 7.8 cm high x 11 cm max. dia.
* Signed on bottom Seferina Ortiz, Cochiti, N. Mex.
Inventory Description
Figurine, moulded and painted seated male drummer, 2 children on shoulder, drum
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1960-1989
Artist
Seferina Ortiz
Culture
- Cochiti
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic, Leather, Wood, Paint
Dimensions
Overall: 41.1 x 23.9 x 23.3 cm (16 3/16 x 9 7/16 x 9 3/16 in.)
Quantity
2
Label on object
995-29-10/73703; Seferina Ortiz, Cochiti, N. Mex
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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