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Object Number
995-29-20/27362
Display Title
Yarn wrapped pottery in form of donkey
Descriptions
Object Description
Yarn wrapped pottery in form of donkey with four legs and prominent ears in back position. The tail is made of loose strands of purple yarn. The head and legs have alternating bands of brown, light brown, gold, and yellow. The body has alternating bands of bright pink, yellow, white, red, light pink, green, black, and blue.
Inventory Description
Ceramic donkey wrapped with multi-colored yarn, banded design.
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1995
Culture
- Huichol
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Nayarit
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials
Ceramic, Wool, Pigment, Yarn
Dimensions
Overall: 11.3 x 14.4 x 5.5 cm (4 7/16 x 5 11/16 x 2 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-20/27362; H5 / 20/27362
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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