Canteen
Artist
Stella Shutiva
1939 - 1997 San Fidel, New Mexico
Dateca. 1985
Mediumceramic
Dimensions7 × 6 1/2 × 4 1/2 in. (17.8 × 16.5 × 11.4 cm)
ClassificationsCeramic
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Drs. Bette K. and John R. Graham in memory of Dr. Bette Kaufman Graham
Object numberPC2008.30.5
DescriptionA polychrome, ceramic canteen with a painted design and a turtle applique. The canteen lays on its side and features a round body, a slightly flared opening, and two handles. The bottom of the canteen is red and surrounded by a black scalloped design. A white turtle applique sits on top of the canteen, surrounded by a black and orange geometric design composed of triangular forms and fine lines. The turtle has a wide, flat, circular shell with an indented, corrugated texture. It has short, wide legs and a small head and tail.On View
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