Chicken figurine
Item
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Title
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Chicken figurine
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Tribe
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Zuni
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Location
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New Mexico
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Dimensions
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6 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 5 inches 16.5 x 8.9 x 12.7 cm
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Accession Number
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NAP-33
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Collector
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Matilda Coxe Stevenson
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Description
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This chicken effigy is a product of the Zuni tribe in New Mexico. Acquired by Matilda Coxe Stevenson, we have been able to determine it is in fact a chicken by the general shape, including its small upward tail, and dotted feathers. However, a thumb sized spout located on its back is unusual, but not unheard of among Stevenson’s other bird collections. This figurine has experienced some damages during its travels to the Smithsonian and then after being gifted to Lafayette College. Notably, the figurine is missing its outside toe on its right foot. While the damage is unfortunate, it has provided us with information, that would otherwise be challenging, or nearly impossible, to confirm, such as the use of black clay temper.
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Media
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ceramic
