Chicken figurine

Chicken figurine

Chicken figurine - Modeled (solid); reduction fired. Chicken (hen) standing upright. Incised lines define comb on top of head and feathers of tail and wings.
  • Object: Chicken figurine
  • Artist: Unknown
  • Circa: Mid 20th century
  • Dimensions: 2 7/8" high 5" 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 #: 78.475