Canteen

38143

From: Arizona | Sichomovi

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 38143
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Hopi
Provenience Arizona | Sichomovi
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area
Section American
Materials Clay | Pigment
Technique Polychrome
Description

Zia Polychrome canteen, rounded body and base, handles positioned near the shoulders, short neck with small mouth. Metal wire suspended between the two handles. Back of canteen painted red, front of canteen decorated in two parts, first design is comprised of bird, short arched feathers, triangle and triangular arch elements. The second design is comprised of scalloped, and opposed leaf designs.

Height 15.24 cm
Width 22.86 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Thomas B. Donaldson; subscription of John Wanamaker, 1901

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