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Proper right side, three-quarters view. Photograph by Lynn Lown. Copyright 1978 School for Advanced Research.

Figurine, ram

Proper right side, three-quarters view.
Photograph by Lynn Lown. Copyright 1978 School for Advanced Research.

Figurine, ram

Date: 1900-1925
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
12.1 × 15.2 cm (4 3/4 × 6 in.)
Weight: 0.4 kg (0.8 lb.)
Medium: clay | paints
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. H. P. Mera for the Harry P. Mera Memorial Collection, 1951.
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: IAF.2420
Not on view
DescriptionRam. Painted brown and white.
Tribal Collection Review RemarksOctavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 16 and 17, 2009 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 3”): The catalog record calls this piece a “mountain sheep.” This should be changed to “ram.” This is a decorative piece that was most likely made for sale and not for personal, household, or ceremonial use in the community.
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