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HISTORIC ACOMA BLACK & WHITE CANTEEN, LUG HANDLES, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL COND,C1890

$ 1188

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Condition: Excellent overall condition - untouched and original. No cracks or hairlines. Solid canteen with beautiful paint decoration and patina. As good as it gets for an antique pottery canteen!
  • Origin: SW United States
  • Artisan: Unknown
  • Modified Item: No
  • Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
  • Tribal Affiliation: Acoma Pueblo
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    HISTORIC ACOMA BLACK & WHITE POTTERY CANTEEN, LUG HANDLES, EXCELLENT ORIGINAL CONDITION, CIRCA 1890
    Traditionally, canteens were made at the pueblos for the men to fill with water and take to the fields with them.
    This unique bulbous canteen seems to have the dual purpose of being able to sit upright on a table as a drinking vessel.
    The beautiful 19th C paint decoration has some neat bold graphic designs including a Greek Key hooked pattern at center.
    Fresh to the marketplace.
    As good as it gets for a 19th C Pueblo Pottery item in original condition.
    Exceptional paint decoration, proportions and condition.  Measures approximately 5” D x 6” H.
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