Jar
Item number 3103/20 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Large, heavy jar. Wide open mouth narrows at neck, then flares in middle before tapering to small flat circular base. Black patterns painted over yellow background, forming rounded squares and triangles. Darts with leaf shaped ovals run around the neck of pot. Base and inside of pot are red clay. Unglazed.
History Of Use
Normally used to carry water by women on their heads, however this jar was likely made for sale as it is heavier.
Item History
- Made in New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
- Owned by Anne Piternick before April 8, 2015
- Received from Anne Piternick (Donor) on April 8, 2015
What
- Name
- Jar
- Identification Number
- 3103/20
- Type of Item
- jar
- Material
- clay and paint
- Overall
- height 34.5 cm, width 36.0 cm, depth 47.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- New Mexico, USA and Arizona, USA
Who
- Culture
- Southwest
- Previous Owner
- Anne Piternick
- Received from
- Anne Piternick (Donor)
When
- Ownership Date
- before April 8, 2015
- Acquisition Date
- on April 8, 2015
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3103/0020
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