Nambé Redware Plate

Artist Doreen Mirabal (Nambé | Tewa)

Nameplate

Date2003

Mediumclay, paint

Dimensions1 9/16 × 9 1/4 in. (3.9 × 23.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureNambé | Tewa

Inscribed"WanKaa On Yen & Ohwan Povi Nambé Pueblo" engraved on base. [Information on base not easily read.]

Object numberA2018-3-12

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled and scraped, shallow plate, rounded base to short wall and wide open mouth; unrestricted vessel; slipped; micaceous clay redware ground with black and dark green painted decorations and black fire clouds on reverse; design consists of stylized quail at center and solid line at rim with short facing triangles and two stepped elements each on opposing wall.

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