Mesa Verde Vase
Artist
Wilfred Garcia, Jr.
DateEarly 21st C.
MediumClay, wood
Dimensions11” H (13 1/2” w/ ladder) x 7 3/4” Diam.
SignedOn bottom: w. garcia
Credit LineMuseum Purchase; Funded by Carol Ann Lorenz and Christopher T. Vecsey in memory of Eric Van Schaack
Object numberNA2012.86. LOR
DescriptionWhite clay vessel with images of three ancient Anasazi buildings at Mesa Verde as well as outdoor stairways. A wooden ladder inserted in the opening suggests that it represents the entrance of a kiva.
ClassificationsVessels
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