Hohokam Artist
Jar, 1275-1400
Earthenware
9 x 7 11/16 x 7 3/4 in. (22.86 x 19.53 x 19.69 cm)
Creation Place:
North America, Native American, Arizona
Technique:
Hand-forming
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. E. H. Parker
Accession Number:
P2732
Ellipsoidal jar with strongly marked mold impression. Tall cylindrical neck with slightly flared rim. Salt red ware. Gila Series. Civano phase.
Commentary
Salt red style. The bases of vessels were often formed with molds. The impression left by a mold can then be incorporated into the design of the pot, as in this example.
Bibliography
Kay Koeninger and Joanne M. Mack, "Native American Art from the Permanent Collection" (Claremont: Galleries of the Claremont Colleges, 1979), 27 (illustrated/bw) fig. 41.
Materials
Red clay
Dimensions
- Overall Dimensions: 9 x 7 11/16 x 7 3/4 in. (22.86 x 19.53 x 19.69 cm) Measured by Hudson, Karen
Bibliography List
This object has the following bibliographic references:
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Native American Art from the Permanent Collection.
Native American Art from the Permanent Collection
Galleries of the Claremont Colleges.
Claremont, CA, 1979
Page Number: 27, Figure Number: 41
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