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Object Number 995-29-10/73739
Display Title Polychrome-on-white Owls
Descriptions
Object Description Small owl with white background. Feather motif in brown, molded wings on side, molded tail with smaller owl with same markings on tail. Both have protruding ears and hooked beaks in red, open mouths, large brown eyes encircled in red and brown. Dimensions: 120.0 cm high x 10.7 cm wide x 13.1 cm max. length. * Signed on bottom of owl, C.K., Zuni.
Inventory Description Figurine, molded and painted brwon on white owl, small owl on back, loop handle
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1960-1989
Culture
  • Zuñi
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 10.7 x 13.1 cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/16 x 5 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-10/73739 C.K. / Zuni
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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