Catalog Number |
CAS 2012-0003-0027 | |
Category | Pottery; Vessels | |
Object Name | Canteen | |
Culture | Acoma Pueblo | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | New Mexico | |
County | Cibola | |
Other Geographic Data | Acoma Pueblo | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940s | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Clay | |
Description | Small round canteen probably made in two halves that are joined together around sides, with short constricted neck added at top and two perforations have been made on either side of the neck to allow for carrying strap; Exterior surfaces of canteen are scraped smooth and covered with a white slip; Front of canteen is painted with around floral and geometric design in black and orange; Pinched seam around perimeter of canteen is painted orange on both front and back, and narrow orange line encircles neck just below rim; Reverse face of canteen is undecorated. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 15.8, Depth = 9.4, Rim Diam = 2.5, Max Diam = 13.5 |