Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2009 School for Advanced Research.
Canteen | Mehe'do
Date: before 1929
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
Dimensions: 28 × 33 cm (11 × 13 in.)
Weight: 3.8 kg (8.3 lb.)
Medium: clay | paints
Place Made:
Zuni Pueblo, McKinley County, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: IAF.1239
Not on view
Tribal Collection Review RemarksJim Enote and Octavius Seowtewa during collection review visit April 6 and 7, 2009 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 1”): This canteen is not ceremonial. It should remain classified as pseudo-ceremonial because it was made to resemble a ceremonial item, though it is not one. It should remain classified as pseudo-ceremonial because it was apparently sold as a ceremonial piece, though it is not one. It is much larger than most canteens and would be very heavy if it were filled with water. It was probably made for sale (not for personal, household, or ceremonial use in the community). It is alright to use this piece in publications, as long as it is made clear it is not actually ceremonial.
In Collection(s)
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