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Maker(s):Anonymous
Culture:Native American; Zia Pueblo
Title:Olla
Date Made:1950s-1970s
Type:Container
Materials:ceramic, paint
Place Made:United States; Zia Pueblo; Northwestern New Mexico
Measurements:9 1/4 x 7 1/4 diameter mouth x 3 1/2 in. diameter base; 23.495 x 18.415 x 8.89 cm
Accession Number:  SC 1999.33.2
Credit Line:Date and source of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Smith College Museum of Art
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Description:
This large olla (cooking pot) is distinctly Zia in its shape and loud geometric patterns. A roadrunner, a common bird featured in Zia pottery, is seen on the ceramic vessel. (The "Zia Bird" is also present on this vessel.) The birds are surrounded by arched red rainbow motifs, as well as empty white space and brown lines. AP2018

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