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Zuni Canteen

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art / Art - Pottery Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
Zuni Canteen
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Zuni Canteen. This vessel has two handles that are interconnected by a hide strap. Midway between the handles there is a cylindrical nozzle. Decorating the recto face of the canteen is a polychrome curvilinear design from which four shapes emerge from a central point. The four arms are encircled within a series of brown lines. 7" diameter (9" across including handles) 1" opening, 8" front to back. 6" tall when sitting flat, painted medallion is 4 1/2" wide. circa 1890.
Condition: crack in base (mfg. flaw), finish is flaking