Pottery Figure Item Number: 91.95.52 from the Portland Art Museum
Description
Standing pottery figures are unique to the Cochiti. These figures, called monos, were made from approximately 1890 to 1915, although this tradition has recently been revived. The majority of these figures represent non-Native American people satirically and reflect the wry observations of Pueblo people about non-Native American culture. This example typifies Cochiti figures, with loosely painted designs and an expression of laughter.
Collection History Provenance
The Elizabeth Cole Butler Collection.
Item History
- Made by Cochiti artist during 1905
What
Who
- Culture
- Pueblo and Cochiti
- Creator
- Cochiti artist
Where
- Holding Institution
- Portland Art Museum
- Made in
- “Southwest” ?
When
- Creation Date
- during 1905
Other
- Categories
- Southwest; Sculpture; Ceramics