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Object Number 995-29-20/27358
Display Title Yarn wrapped pottery in form of turtle
Descriptions
Object Description Yarn wrapped pottery in form of turtle with four short legs and protruding tail and head. The head is burgundy with blue eyes and yellow mouth. The shell pattern is yellow, blue, white, red, and turquoise.
Inventory Description Ceramic turtle wrapped with multi-colored yarn design.
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date Late 20th century
Culture
  • Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Central America / Mexico / Nayarit
Dimensions Overall: 7 x 16.5 x 8.2 cm (2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 3 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-20/27358; H1 / 20/27358
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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