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Artist |
Huma, Loretta |
Object Name |
Jar |
Title |
Polychrome Jar |
Date |
mid-20th century |
Place of Origin |
Sichomovi, First Mesa, Arizona, United States |
Medium |
Clay: burnished, painted |
Dimensions |
5 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (14 x 17.1 cm) |
Accession Number |
4714.0.0 |
Credit line |
Gift of Philip Elenko |
About This Work |
Loretta Huma is from the village of Sichomovi (Sitchumovi), one of three villages on First Mesa, which is located on the Hopi Nation in northeastern Arizona. The painted design on this jar features a hummingbird, which in Hopi culture represents peace, love and happiness. A legend in Hopi culture associates the hummingbird with the bringing of rain. |
Legal Status |
The artist or artist's estate retains all copyrights to their work. |