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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0470   CAS 0370-0470; Figurine (ram)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (ram)
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 Margaret ____?_____
Date of Manufacture ca. 1940-1950
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Modeled 3-dimensional figurine of big horn sheep in standing position; Entire surface of figure is scraped smooth and all but the horns are covered with red slip and highly burnished; Horns are covered with tan slip; Eyes, interior of ears, nostrils and mouth are all shallowly incised and highlighted with pale tan slip; "Margaret, St. Clara" is printed in pencil on base of front feet.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 10.2, Width = 4.7, Length = 12.3