Acoma Canteen, Circa 1920

Acoma Pueblo

Circa 1920 | Clay | Item 2014

This is a lovely canteen, superbly crafted, in polychrome with deep brown and red brown. The top has a four petal spin wheel, the sides with geometric shapes either filled with a solid color or with hatch marks. The bottom has a warm chocolate slipped base that comes up to double sectional lines where the designs begin.

Dimensions 6 1/2" long, 5" tall, 5" wide
Condition Excellent, shows crackle to the glazing
Provenance A private collection in New Mexico
Acoma canteen, Circa 1920 with lug handles and a flat base.