Accession Number1984/2.19
TitleNavajo Gray Ware Cooking Pot
Artist(s)Diné (Navajo)Artist NationalityNavajo (culture or style)Object Creation Datecirca 1940Medium & SupportearthenwareDimensions 5 15/16 in x 8 11/16 in x 7 1/2 in (15.08 cm x 22.07 cm x 19.05 cm)
Credit LineGift of Estelle Titiev, from the collection of Mischa TitievSubject matterThe decorative rows of indentations are tell-tale signs that this pot comes from the Diné people—southern Athapaskan in origin. The simple cylindrical form is utilitarian, used for storage or cooking.
Physical DescriptionA nearly cylindrical, dark gray and brown earthenware pot, with somewhat larger diameter at top than bottom and small, knob-like handles on either side near the top. Decorated wtih a line of small circular indentations around the upper portion, in line with the handles. Coarse linear imprints cover the entirety of the pot.
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Keywords
Athapaskan (culture or style)
Native American
Navajo (culture or style)
modern and contemporary art
pots
pots (containers)
vessels