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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
Central America / Mexico / Nayarit
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Pigment, Yarn
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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