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Collections: Arts of the Americas: Ashiwi Polychrome Water Jar

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Ashiwi Polychrome Water Jar

Culture: Pueblo, Zuni, Native American
Medium: Pottery
Place Collected: Siatosha Shrine, Zuni, Towoyalnai Mountain, New Mexico, USA
Dates: 1734-1767, mid 18th century
Dimensions: 8 3/4 x 12 in. (22.3 x 30.0 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 04.297.5287
Credit Line: Museum Expedition 1904, Museum Collection Fund
Image: Overall, 04.297.5287_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph

Catalogue Description: This early pottery jar has a painted feather motif.

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