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Catalog Number

CAS 0370-0471   CAS 0370-0471; Figurine (owl)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (owl)
Culture Hopi-Tewa
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. Arizona
County Pinal
Other Geographic Data City: Scottsdale
Maker's Name Otellie Pasivaya Loloma (1922-1993)
Date of Manufacture ca. 1950-1955
Collection Name Elkus Collection (Native American)
Materials Clay
Description Modeled 3-dimensional figure of owl in standing position; Feathers on wings are suggested by concentric incised bands, while feathers on head and chest area are suggested by small triangular impressions arranged in horizontals rows; Bulging eyes appear to have been appliquéd and incised with horizontal slits that are painted dark brown; Remainder of figure is unpainted; Figure is unsigned.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 9.9, Width = 5.7, Depth = 6.8