Hopi-Tewa Pueblo. <em>Kneeling Deer</em>, 20th century. Clay, paint, hide, 2 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 1989.10.9. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1989.10.2_1989.10.9_1989.10.8_1989.10._1989.10.5_1989.10.4.jpg)

Kneeling Deer

Artist:Hopi-Tewa Pueblo

Medium: Clay, paint, hide

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Dates:20th century

Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 12.7 x 6.4 cm)

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Accession Number: 1989.10.9

Image: 1989.10.2_1989.10.9_1989.10.8_1989.10._1989.10.5_1989.10.4.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
This is a small, fired clay deer with leather antlers and ears.The leather is painted with a slip. The deer is positioned as if curled in sleep. There are tool marks and fingerprints on the body and incised eyes and nostrils with hide antlers.

Brooklyn Museum