Name/Title
HeaddressEntry/Object ID
2018.3.142Description
Property C33: White Flower Tablita
Object: ceremonial tablita/headdress, Artist/Maker: Pueblo, Title/Model: Flower Tablita, Date/Region: ca. 1930 / Southwest, Medium/Technique: wood, paint, leather, corn husk / handmade, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 14.15" H x 19.15" W x .65" D, Condition: good, Signature/Inscriptions: n/a, Exhibitions/Literature: March 13 - April 2000 at Campanella Gallery of Park University, Parkville, 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 strapping for the leather headgear. At the points of piercing, the tablita is showing slight paint loss and other small areas, as is consistent with age and use. White flowers are on the front beside the face. Pueblo symbols of pale blue, black, white and pale purple-tan are front and back. On the back, cream-colored flowers are beside the face. Color, condition, age and quality of design create additive value. Tablita is female in gender and means tiara.Collection
NATIVE AMERICANLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
HeaddressNomenclature Primary Object Term
RegaliaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Width
19-1/2 inLength
14-1/2 inMaterial
Wood, Leather, PAINTColors
Color
Red, White, Black, BlueColor Notes
Faded