Zuni Effigy Bowl

Zuni Effigy Bowl

Zuni polychrome ceremonial type effigy bowl. Bowl is divided into 3 sections. Each with a 4 stepped outlined rim painted red on edge and black below. There is a frog effigy and a black painted tadpole shape below the frog. Inside of the bowl there is a painted deer with a red body with black outlining the antlers. It also has 3 black circles on the body of the deer. Piece has been repaired with a yellowish/white adhesive. One step corner has been filed off. Kiln dried?
  • Object: Zuni Effigy Bowl
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: 1930s-1950s
  • Dimensions: 7" diameter 4 1/4" tall Frog 1"
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Zuni
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
  • Catalog #: 91.183