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Hopi Polacca canteen

Offered by: Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC

Description
4 1/2” high x 4” diameter
ex: Private Collection

(P0531)
This Hopi canteen is fascinating to me. With a black on buff exterior and red clay interior and classic Polacca crazing, it is clearly eccentric. I wonder if the abstracted linear design is referring to clown images, which were commonly used at that time? In any event, this miniature canteen has a powerful visual effect.

The back side of the canteen has a large painted red circle.

We have a custom-made stand made for this canteen that is not shown in the image.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Arizona
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	native clay and slip
Condition:	New. excellent condition
Creation Date:	1880-1890s
Styles / Movements:	American Indian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Handmade, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	P0531
Incollect Reference #:	503409

Dimensions

H.	4.5 in;	Diam.	4 in;
H.	11.43 cm;	Diam.	10.16 cm;

Message from Seller:

For over thirty years, Marcy Burns American Indian Arts LLC has been nationally recognized as a premier dealer in antique American Indian basketry, textiles, pottery and jewelry, including Native American and Classic Designer jewelry from Taxco, Mexico.