Catalog Number |
CAS 2012-0003-0023 | |
Category | Folk Toys | |
Object Name | Folk toy (sheep) | |
Culture | Navajo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Arizona | |
County | Apache | |
Other Geographic Data | Navajo Indian Reservation: Community: Teec Nos Pos | |
Maker's Name | Elsie Benally | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1992 | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Sun-dried clay; Watercolor paint; Wool; Aniline dye (red) | |
Description | Sun-dried mud toy depicting a standing sheep whose head, feet, and tail are black, while the remainder of its body is covered with red wool; Small wire loop is embedded in figure’s back to allow figurine to be used as Christmas tree ornament. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 3.0, Width = 2.0, Length = 4.1 |