Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)

Description

This fragment of unglazed reddish to buff-colored earthenware is part of a vessel of possibly circular but now unknown form. The interior surface features a portion of a black-painted, geometric motif composed of a broader solid band edged by 4 dots. 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.