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Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)
Hopi
700-1050
Description
This fragment of unglazed buff-colored earthenware is part of a vessel of possibly circular but now unknown form. The interior surface features a portion of a now-abraded, black-painted geometric motif composed of broad solid bands. The exterior surface is 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.
Category
Ceramics
Creator/Artist/Maker
Hopi (Makers)
Place of Origin
Winslow; Arizona; Little Colorado River; Southwest; United States; North America
Materials
- Earthenware (Native American)
Museum Object Number
1980.0124.019
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. L. T. Alexander
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Object Number
1980.0124.019
Object Name
Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)
Category
Ceramics
Creator (Role)
Hopi (Makers)
Place of Origin
Winslow; Arizona; Little Colorado River; Southwest; United States; North America
Date
700-1050
Subject(s)
- American Indian
- Native American
- American themed ceramics
- Indigenous peoples
Materials
- Earthenware (Native American)
Techniques
- Hand modeled
- Coil-construction
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
1.77 (W) x 2.01 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
4.5 (W) x 5.1 (L)
Measurement Notes
Measurements are corner to corner