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Frances Torivio (Sra-ma-tyai or Singing Child) (Native American, 1905–2001)
Native American, Acoma Pueblo
1987
Object Place: Acoma, New Mexico, United States, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Earthenware with slip paint
Dimensions
Overall: 31.1cm (12 1/4in.); Diam (Overall): 36.8cm (14 1/2in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Daniel and Jessie Lie Farber
Accession Number1987.223
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionCream, orange, black and light lavender slip. Stylized birds, turkey, mountain goat and rain bird motifs. Orange rim around inside of lip.
Signed
Painted on base: FRANCeS TORiViO PiNO / ACOMa N.M.
Provenance1987, sold by the artist to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 22, 1987)