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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0254   CAS 0370-0254; Figurine (dachshund)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (dachshund)
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 dachshund dog, shown in standing position; Characteristic elongated body has short legs, long neck, and short pointed tail; All surfaces are scraped very smooth and highly burnished; Eyes are represented by small punctate holes; Figurine is reduction fired to glossy black color and is otherwise undecorated and unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 5.6, Width = 3.7, Length = 14.5