Ceramic fragment (Archaeological fragment)

Description

This fragment of unglazed red earthenware is part of a vessel of possibly circular but now unknown form. The interior surface features portions of a black-painted, geometric motif composed of solid (square or rectangular?) elements with stepped-void motifs. 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.