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Hohokam Ladle

Namedipper, ladle

DateA. D. 500-1450

Mediumclay, paint

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 x 3 5/8 x 1 15/16 in. (13.7 x 9.2 x 4.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Object numberA1996-1-179

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled ladle, using paddle and anvil technique, and hand modeled; deep oval bowl, with rounded base, flared wall at one end extending as handle, other end of wall is rounded to open bowl; handle has two modeled stylized bear-like figures; restricted vessel; slipped; orange-red ground with dark red painted decorations, and gray fire clouds; design on interior consists of an angular pattern of concentric V's that converge at center of bowl, with ticking on some of the lines.

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