Turkey
Turkey figurine - Modeled (solid); reduction fired; burnished surface. Turkey is standing upright w/ full fan of feathers defined by incised lines. Eyes are 2 sharp punctuations.
- Object: Turkey
- Artist: Unknown
- Circa: Mid 20th century
- Dimensions: 2 3/4" high 3 1/2" 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 #: 78.473