Pottery canteen
Artist
Anson K. Brown
(Keres, Acoma Pueblo)
Datec. 2012
MediumClay, pigment
Dimensions5 1/16” H x 4 3/4” W
SignedOn back: “K Brown Acoma, N.M”
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Amy Groleau
Object numberNA2012.76.GRO
DescriptionSmall canteen, poured ceramic, mold-made, hand-painted, with two lugs. Principle decoration is black square enclosing cream triangles. Arching triangles and semicircles surround the square. Three red dots on the front of each lug and red around mouth. The designs represent clouds, mountains, and rain.
ClassificationsVessels
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