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Pot with birds

Artist Sofia Medina (Keres, Zia Pueblo, born 1932)

Artist Lois Medina (Keres, Zia Pueblo, born 1959)

Datec. 1990

MediumClay, pigment

Dimensionsc. 7 3/4” H x 9 3/4” Diam.

SignedNear bottom: “Sofia & Lois Medina ZIA”

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object numberNA2012.82.LMA

DescriptionOlla, hand coiled of red clay, with solid red bottom separated from the body by two black lines on a white ground above which are four areas framed with foliate meander designs each enclosing a bird. Two of the birds have red breasts and necks on black bodies; the meander appears above these birds. The other two birds have striped white and black breasts and wings on black bodies; meander appears below. Rim outlined thickly in black.

ClassificationsVessels

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