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Olla (water jar)
Jennie Laate (Native American, 1933–about 1993)
Native American, A:shiwi (Zuni)
1970–90
Object Place: Zuni, New Mexico, United States, Southwest
Medium/Technique
Earthenware withwhite, red, and black slip paint
Dimensions
Overall: 17.1cm (6 3/4 in.)
Diam. (Overall): 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)
Diam. (Overall): 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by Israel Goldman in honor of Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf
Accession Number1990.480
CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsCeramics – Pottery – Earthenware
DescriptionWater jar form with domed base. Two large circular rosette elements seperating two sections of the classic "Deer in His House" motif. The deer symbol incorporates water birds. Prayer feathers surround neck band.
Signed
On base: JENNIE LAATE/ZUNI, N.M.
Provenance1990, sold by Hurst Gallery, Cambridge, MA, to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 18, 1990)