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Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)
O'odham Culture
400-1300
Description
This fragment of unglazed earthenware is part of a vessel of a possibly circular but now unknown form. The body appears red on the interior and gray on the exterior, possibly from exposure to heat during firing or during use. This object is most likely associated with the O'odham culture. It was acquired, as per the donor Mr. L. T. Alexander, near the Santa Cruz River in Tucson, Arizona. No details are recorded regarding the discovery methods used for this object.
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
O'odham Culture (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Tucson; Arizona; Pima; Southwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (Native American)
Museum Object Number
1980.0123.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. L. T. Alexander
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Object Number
1980.0123.001
Object Name
Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
O'odham Culture (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Tucson; Arizona; Pima; Southwest; United States; North America
Date
400-1300
Subject(s)
- American Indian
- Native American
- American themed ceramics
- Indigenous peoples
Materials
- Earthenware (Native American)
Techniques
- Hand modeled
Dimensions (inches)
2.559 (W) x 3.071 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
6.5 (W) x 7.8 (L)