Angry Indian
Artist
Peter B. Jones
(Haudenosaunee (Iroquois), Onondaga, Beaver Clan)
Date2010
MediumClay, metal, pigment, shell, wood, synthetic sinew, wood beads, metal bead
Dimensions29” H x 7 3/8” Diam.
SignedBack near base: P B Jones ‘10
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object numberNA2010.103.LMA
DescriptionStanding figure with wheel-thrown base, hand built body, molded facial features, and applied hands, ornaments, and hair. Figure wears a cylindrical headdress that is the opening of this vessel. The headdress is ornamented with loops from which sinew is suspended. Sinew groups have wood, metal, and shell beads. Figure wears ear spools and the representation of shell ornaments down the length of the body. Entire body is striped in tan and brown tones.
ClassificationsSculpture
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