Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0370-0276 | |
| Category | Carvings | |
| Object Name | Ashtray | |
| Culture | unidentified Native American (Southwest Indian?) | |
| Global Region | North America | |
| Country | USA | |
| State/Prov./Dist. | unknown | |
| County | ||
| Other Geographic Data | Southwest US ? | |
| Maker's Name | Unknown | |
| Date of Manufacture | ca. 1940-1960 | |
| Collection Name | Elkus Collection (Native American) | |
| Materials | Stone: catlinite (aka pipestone) | |
| Description | Small ashtray carved from single piece of red stone in the form of a turtle; Round shell of turtle forms the bowl of the ashtray, supported on four short extended feet and tail; Turtle's head projects outward from front edge of shell; Deep grooves are carved into surfaces of each of the turtle's feet and mouth; Eyes and geometric design around perimeter of turtle's "shell" are very lightly incised; Shallow U-shaped groove for resting cigarette is carved along edge of ashtray’s bowl by tail. | |
| Dimensions (cm) | Height = 2.3, Width = 9.3, Length = 12.4 | |