Jemez | Hopi Vase

Artist Kathleen Collateta (Hopi | Tewa | Jemez | Towa)

Namevase

DateUnknown

Mediumclay, paint

Dimensions7 5/16 × 5 3/8 in. (18.5 × 13.7 cm)

Credit LineGift of Don and Rita Morgan

CultureJemez | Hopi

InscribedK Collateta with sun symbol above her name

Object numberA2019-2-37

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand coiled and scraped vase; circular, flat base, tall wall, slightly rounded from base to wide mouth, and rolled rim; restricted vessel; slipped, burnished; tan ground with black and red painted decorations; design consists of same motif on opposing sides, each made up of two conjoined stylized bird tail feather motifs, one shorter with tail feathers curved toward base, and larger one extends from base almost to rim and has serrated central element and stippling near rim.

This record has been reviewed by University Galleries staff but may be incomplete or contain errors. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For any inquiries about the information listed, please email galleries@sandiego.edu.