Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.
Water jar | K'yabokya de'ele
Date: c. 1929
Artist or Maker: Tsayutitsa (Mrs. Lahi) (c. 1871-1959)
Dimensions:
Overall: 31.8 x 38.1 cm (12 1/2 x 15 in.)
Medium: clay | paints
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: IAF.1325
Not on view
Tribal Collection Review RemarksJim Enote and Octavius Seowtewa during collection review visit December 7 and 8, 2010 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 5”): The artist’s name appears with two different spellings in the current catalog record. The correct spelling is “Lahi,” not “Liha.” Though this is a water jar, it does not appear it was used for that purpose. The rim is painted black. There is no delineation in the designs between the neck and the body. Instead, the main design covers both the neck and the body. The designs include clouds and rain and some tail feathers. There is a balance of positive and negative space.
The word for a water jar in Zuni is “k'yabokya,” which translates to “water container” in English. The intended use for these jars was to store and carry water, but they could also be used to store other items.
In Collection(s)
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