Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.
Jar
Date: c. 1929
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
Dimensions: 17.8 × 15.2 cm (7 × 6 in.)
Weight: 0.7 kg (1.55 lb.)
Medium: clay | paints
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: IAF.1335
Not on view
Tribal Collection Review RemarksOctavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 16 and 17, 2009 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 3”): This jar has two moth designs on it that are somewhat similar to the ones on IAF.941. It is a very detailed depiction of a moth that is not typical of conventional Zuni representations of them. They were both purchased from C.G. Wallace, this one in 1929 and the other in 1928. The catalog records state that this jar is from “Nutria’s village.” However, Nutria is the name of a farming town at Zuni, not a person. The color of this piece is right for a piece from Nutria because the clay from that area turns yellow when fired. The slip paint was applied after firing, so it will wear off easily. In order to preserve the paint, the piece should be handled minimally and carefully. This jar was probably made for sale and not for personal, household, or ceremonial use in the community.
In Collection(s)
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