Water Jar (Olla)
Classic Zuni ceramic water jar. Clearly defined neck rises from the globose body which tapers down to a concave bottom. Exterior is a white slip with red and black painted designs (flowers, cloud/rain patterns, and exotic tropical bird).
- Object: Water Jar (Olla)
- Artist: Unknown
- Circa: 1900
- Dimensions: 12" diameter 9" high
- Culture Area: Southwest
- Cultural Group: Zuni
- Cultural Context: Used to carry and store water. (Usually carried on woman's head)
- Donor: Charles Beardsley
- Catalog #: 87.022