Photograph by Addison Doty. Copyright 2010 School for Advanced Research.
Canteen | Mehe'do
Date: 1875-1885
Artist or Maker: Unknown
Dimensions:
Dimensions: 15.2 × 27.9 cm (6 × 11 in.)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.55 lb.)
Medium: clay | paints
Credit Line: Indian Arts Fund purchase for the permanent collection, 1927.
(not assigned):
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
Object Number: IAF.696
Not on view
Tribal Collection Review RemarksJim Enote and Octavius Seowtewa during collection review visit Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, 2011 (Events Record “Collection Review: Zuni Tribe, Review 7”): This type of canteen is made by adhering two bowls to a wide tube. The spout is then formed at a spot on the tube. The ridges at either end of the canteen are meant as guides for carrying straps. The ends are decorated with bird crests and water waves. The ridges are chipped on the bottom, indicating the piece was probably used. One end has a whitish-yellowish material adhered to it, which may be paint that dripped on the canteen and partially rubbed off.
In Collection(s)
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