01-29-200501-29-2005
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2265Boston
January 29, 2005 10:00 AMCalender
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Southwest Polychrome Pottery Olla

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$8,813$7,500
Auction: American Indian & Ethnographic Arts - 2265Location: BostonDate / Time: January 29, 2005 10:00AM

Description:

Southwest Polychrome Pottery Olla, Zuni, c. 19th century, the high shoulder form with concave base and flexure at the top of the underbody, slightly flared rim, painted black on the bottom and inner rim, the cream-colored body elaborately decorated with dark brown and red-brown geometric and animal devices, including two elaborate sunflower rosettes, heart-line deer, neck-crested birds, and other classic abstract decoration, (minor chipping at the rim),ht. 10 1/4, dia. 12 in.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Keywords

red-brown geometric and animal devices