Name/Title
HeaddressEntry/Object ID
2018.3.143Description
Property C34: Chimenea Tableta. Object: ceremonial tablita/headdress, Artist/Maker: Pueblo, Title/Model: Chimenea Tablita, Date/Region: ca. 1930 / Southwest, Medium/Technique: wood, paint, leather, corn husk / handmade, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 16.85" H x 13.15" W x 1.65" D, Condition: good, Signature/Inscriptions: Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: A headdress is made from wood and leather strapping and has corn husk to cushion the opening of the tablita against the head of the dander. The wood has been pierced to attach the leather strapping for the leather headgear. Several rows of chimeneas line the front and back. A Christion cross is cut out above a small effigy head placed directly above the dancer's head. On the back, nest to the face, are colorful fans. Pale greens, cream, red earthen colors and black are used in the design. Small areas, a nail hole above the Christian cross, and split in the wood, 1.75", is consistent with age and use. Color, condition, age and quality of design create additive value. Tablita is female in gender and means tiara. An attached auction tag reads; "Pueblo Made", and "159." Purchased at Bob Sleeper Auction, Emma, MO, on December 4, 1999 in lot 233 for $135.Collection
NATIVE AMERICANLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
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HeaddressNomenclature Primary Object Term
RegaliaNomenclature Sub-Class
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
13-1/2 inLength
17 inMaterial
Leather, Wood, PAINT, WICKERColor
Black, White, Green, Gray, Blue, Cream