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1896.54.59

Ceramic figure of a bear. Figure is black without decoration. The head has perforations/incisions for the eyes, nostrils and mouth. There is a circular perforation on the rear end under the tail. Moulded from single piece of clay [AF [OPS Move] 30/6/2017]

1896.54.59

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic figure of a bear. Figure is black without decoration. The head has perforations/incisions for the eyes, nostrils and mouth. There is a circular perforation on the rear end under the tail. Moulded from single piece of clay [AF [OPS Move] 30/6/2017]
Cultural groups
Zuni
Person
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source Amabel Nevill Sollas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1896
Date collected
By 1896
Acquisition information
Donated: 1896
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Handbuilt
Dimensions
Length: max 80 mm, Height: max 43 mm, Width: max 38 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1896.54.59

Search terms: Figure, Pottery, Animal Figure

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