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1931.60.1

Pottery dipper or ladle with the handle in the form of an animal's head. [MOBB [OPS move] 05/04/2016]

1931.60.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Pottery dipper or ladle with the handle in the form of an animal's head. [MOBB [OPS move] 05/04/2016]
Long description
Pottery dipper or ladle with the handle in the form of an animal's head. The head resembles a horse, and its features are highlighted in brown and red as are the geometric lines and hill-like designs on the bowl of the object. [MOBB [OPS move] 05/04/2016]
Geographical reference
United States of America
Northern America > North America > United States of America
Western USA Arizona Navajo County Tewa Village [Hano]
Cultural groups
Hopi-Tewa
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Material Pigment, Process Painted, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Length: max 126 mm, Height: max 55 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.60.1

Search terms: Food and Drink, Figure, Pottery, Spoon, Animal Figure, Food Accessory