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Navajo Wedding Vase

Artist Faye B. Tso (Navajo)

Namevase

Date1997

Mediumclay, pitch

Dimensions10 1/4 × 6 1/8 × 4 7/16 in. (26 × 15.5 × 11.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNavajo

InscribedFaye B. Tso

Object numberA2017-3-1

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled, using paddle and anvil method; small ball of clay flattened like pancake, edges gradually turned upward and dried, then coils added, surface smoothed, surfaces polished, decorated with applique; circular flat base, slightly rounded wall, constricting to two tall necked spouts with strap handle as part of openings; restricted vessel; slipped, polished; covered with pitch immediately after firing; dark reddish brown with black splotches; decoration consists of two large appliquéd ears of corn on front surface of the wall.

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