Storage Jar Item Number: 2721/2 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Storage jar on a flat base with a rounded body, long tapered neck and everted rim. On the body and neck are abstract designs composed of many thin black lines, thick brown lines and geometric motifs on yellow and black grounds. The interior is painted black.
Iconographic Meaning
The zigzag design on the neck of the jar represents a river, with the lines of dots and small triangles symbolizing an anaconda. The alternating hexagons on the body of the pot represent the iguana, which is flanked by imagery derived from tortoises and turtle shells.
Item History
- Made in Pastaza, Ecuador during 1976
- Collected in Puyo, Pastaza, Ecuador during 1976
- Owned by Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio before November 14, 2008
- Received from Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor) on November 14, 2008
What
Who
- Culture
- Canelos Quichua
- Previous Owner
- Blanca Muratorio and Ricardo Muratorio
- Received from
- Blanca Muratorio (Donor) and Ricardo Muratorio (Donor)
Where
When
- Creation Date
- during 1976
- Collection Date
- during 1976
- Ownership Date
- before November 14, 2008
- Acquisition Date
- on November 14, 2008
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 94
- Accession Number
- 2721/0002