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Object Number
995-29-10/73728
Display Title
Polychrome-on-white olla: floral and animal motif
Descriptions
Object Description
Olla with white background. Design consists of two rosette medallions in red and brown separated by two bands of two deer motifs with heartline. Deer motifs separated by narrow band of four red birds. Geometric motif around band at rim. Undecorated brown band at bottom. Dimensions: 18.9 cm high x 22.6 cm max. dia.
* Signed on bottom of olla, Myra Eriacho.
* Accompanied by ribbon: "Second Prize, Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, New Mexico, The Indian Capital, Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial, Gallup, New Mexico, 1972. Tag on back of ribbon: " Sold to W.R. Wright 2719 Dighy, Cin. Ohio.; Item: 516; Exhibitor: 16; Maker: Eriacho; Judge: E.B. Danson, Ellie Pratt. Tag with ribbon: Prem. No. 516; Award: 2; Exhibitor:16.
Inventory Description
Jar, olla, polychrome-on-white biomorphic designs, convex base,incurving rim
Classification
- Bowl
Department
Ethnographic
Date
ca. 1972
Artist
Myra Eriacho
Culture
- Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
/
New Mexico
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 18.9 x 22.6 x 22.7 cm (7 7/16 x 8 7/8 x 8 15/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-10/73728 Myra . Eriacho
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
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