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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0249   CAS 0370-0249; Figurine (skunk)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (skunk)
Culture Santa Clara Pueblo
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. New Mexico
County Rio Arriba
Other Geographic Data Santa Clara Pueblo
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1930-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Modeled figurine of skunk shown in walking position with upraised tail; All surfaces are scraped very smooth and highly burnished; Figurine is reduction fired to glossy black color and is otherwise undecorated and unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.3, Width = 4.5, Length = 10.5