Name/Title
FigurineEntry/Object ID
1991.10.04Description
Clay figurine of human-like being. Earspools flank the sides of the face and figure appears to be wearing a hat with horn-like protrusions. Figure appears to be kneeling on one leg and has a basin balanced on the proper left knee as washing hands. The mark making of this piece is bold and thick with patterns making up for face shapes. As it says in the title it's a Native American Object and it resembles much of that style. This figure has similar colors to its other pieces, yet in the first photo the figure looks to be maroon. The head is vastly larger than the body. The head makes the piece look incredibly slouched. The pieces of clay together do not appear to be scored together or blended together. The back appears to be one big panel with a thin molded head into the back. Squished as well, maybe intentionally for texture and appearance. The head of the figure is at least twice as large than its body. The eyes/nose/lips take up a majority of the face. The top appears to be a hat sits small on the top of its head. The central face features are large and exaggerated. The ears/earrings are also extremely large. The piece is broken into parts, but all of them seem to be collected together.Acquisition
Accession
1991.10Source or Donor
Anna AkeleyAcquisition Method
GiftSource (if not Accessioned)
Anna AkeleyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
FigurineNomenclature Secondary Object Term
StatueNomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
height of broken figurineHeight
150 mm