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Photograph by Peter Gabriel Studio. Copyright 2021-2022 Peter Gabriel Studio.

Figurine, woman with jar

Photograph by Peter Gabriel Studio. Copyright 2021-2022 Peter Gabriel Studio.

Figurine, woman with jar

Date: 1983
Artist or Maker: Shawn Tafoya
Dimensions:
H: 8 x W: 6 x D: 8 cm (H: 3 1/8 x W: 2 3/8 x D: 3 1/8 in.)
Medium: clay | paints
Credit Line: Gift of Betty and Luke Vortman, 2010.
Object Number: SAR.2010-2-32
On view at The Vilcek Foundation, New York, NY
DescriptionA female clay figure steated with arms around a jar. Several design elements are present: serpent with tongue on front of bowl, on back of figure's hair are a circle, cornstalk, and "x" or cross, possibly relating to origin stories. The figure's hands, necklace, and outfit are outlined with red slip. The figure's face has two circular dots on cheeks, wears earrings, and has an open mouth. Three colors are used to paint figure: peach for hands and face, red and white for other design elements.
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