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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0023   CAS 0370-0023; Figurine (owl)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (owl)
Culture Zuni Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County McKinley
Other Geographic Data Zuni Pueblo
Maker's Name Zoe Jamon (ca. 1896-1963 or 1973) (attributed)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay; Natural pigments
Description Seated owl figurine with flat base, globose body, and outstretched wings and tail; Beak and ears are modeled; Exterior is scraped smooth, slipped white, and painted with feather pattern in black; Beak, eyes, and ears are accented with red paint; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 14.6, Width = 15.3, Depth = 14.9