Hopi Pueblo. <em>Tile</em>, late 19th–early 20th century. Clay, slip, 6 x 3 3/4 in. (15.0 x 9.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X1047.19. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.X1047.19_back01.jpg)

Tile

Artist:Hopi Pueblo

Medium: Clay, slip

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:late 19th–early 20th century

Dimensions: 6 x 3 3/4 in. (15.0 x 9.5 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: X1047.19

Image: CUR.X1047.19_back01.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Rectangular flat tile, with white slip. Central curving design element (possibly representing a gnwela or Germination God), with pointed tip. Scalloped border which may be cloud or snow cloud imagery. Brown slip used for central image. Made in a mold. CONDITION: Crack, repaired, extends from top center to lower left center.

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