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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0290   CAS 0370-0290; 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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1960
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Standing owl figurine with outstretched wings and tail and modeled beak and ears; Single owl chick perched on each wing; Exteriors of figures are scraped smooth, slipped white, and body portions are painted with all-over feather pattern in dark brown; Beaks and eyes of adult and chicks are painted red; Legs and feet of adult owl are painted tan; Figurine is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 19.0, Width = 18.3, Depth = 15.0