Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)

Description

This fragment of unglazed red-orange earthenware is of a half-tubular shape and may have formed part of the rim of a circular vessel, or perhaps part of a pipe or vessel appendage. The outer surface features a portion of a black-painted geometric band with a broad vertical slash and, flanking it, two cross-hatched panels. The interior surface is roughly finished and undecorated. This object is most likely associated with the Hopi culture. As per the donor Mr. L. T. Alexander, the fragment was acquired "near the Little Colorado River in Winslow, Arizona, 50 miles west of the Petrified Forest." No details are recorded regarding the discovery methods used for this object.