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Pottery canteen

Artist Anson K. Brown (Keres, Acoma Pueblo)

Datec. 2012

MediumClay, pigment

Dimensions5 1/4” H x 4 3/4” W

SignedOn back: “K Brown Acoma, N.M”

Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Amy Groleau

Object numberNA2012.77.GRO

DescriptionSmall canteen, poured ceramic, mold-made, hand-painted, with two lugs. Principle decoration is geometrics enclosed in a circle. The designs are in black and ochre red on a cream ground. Three red dots on the front of each lug and red around mouth. The design represent clouds, mountains, and rain.

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