Pottery
Name/Title
PotteryEntry/Object ID
2018.3.22Description
Property P14: Zuni Turtle Pot, Object: pottery, Artist/unknown (20th Century, Zuni: AZ), Title/Model: Zuni Turtle Pot, Date/Region: ca. 1970 / Zuni Pueblo, Medium/Technique: earthenware, polychrome / coil, Edition/Series: unique, 1 of 1, Size: 4" H x 4.35" W x 1.5" opening, Condition: average - minor abrasions, Signature/Inscriptions: n/a, Exhibitions/Literature: n/a, Description/Notes: Turtles are symbols of longevity, fertility, mother Earth, home or reliability. The cleverly designed design is a turtle inside of a turtle painted on a cream background. The inner turtle has a checkered black and brown back and the second turtle is a thick (only in areas) black outline. There are small, .5" and smaller spots, missing coloration.Collection
NATIVE AMERICANEthnography
Culture/Tribe
Zuni Pueblo
Native American