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Olla, c. 1981
Lucy Lewis (1898-1992); Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
Clay and pigment; 5 x 20 1/4 i…
Vessel
Olla, c. 1981
Lucy Lewis (1898-1992); Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico
Clay and pigment; 5 x 20 1/4 i…
Olla, c. 1981 Lucy Lewis (1898-1992); Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico Clay and pigment; 5 x 20 1/4 in. F81.61.1 Gift of the Artist

Vessel

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-vessels
Artist Lucy M. Lewis (Acoma Pueblo, 1890 - 1992)
Culture Acoma
Date1981
Made AtAcoma Pubelo, New Mexico, United States, North America
MediumClay and pigment
Dimensions5 × 10 1/4 in. (12.7 × 26 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Artist
Object numberF81.61.1
DescriptionHandmade and painted ceramic vessel. Potted and painted by Lucy Lewis. Overall cream background and interior; brown double-banded rim; four deer figures occupy main body in brown; each deer is white-rumped and bears the heart-line motif with orange tip.
Label Copy - The design consists of four stags with prominently indicated heart-lines. This vessel was donated by the artist to the Bowers Museum during a ceramic workshop conducted at the museum by Lucy and her family.
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