Squirrel

Squirrel

Squirrel Figurine - Modeled (solid); reduction fired; burnished surface. Squirrel sitting upright holding nut or other item to mouth. Incised lines mark ears and digits of all four feet. Eyes represented by 2 sharp punctuations.
  • Object: Squirrel
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: Mid 20th century
  • Dimensions: 3 1/4" high 3 1/4" long
  • Culture Area: Southwest
  • Cultural Group: Santa Clara
  • Cultural Context: Ceramic figurines have an ancient history in Pueblo cultures. Contemporary animal forms are often made in the style (colors & firing technique) of a pueblo's pottery vessels.
  • Donor: Henry, Mrs. Hilda
  • Catalog #: 78.472