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Ancient Elder Figure / Pueblo Revolt 1680 / 2180 Series
Artist
Ortiz, Virgil
(born 1969)
Date2012
Mediumpolychrome ceramic
Dimensions20 × 7 1/2 × 2 in. (50.8 × 19.1 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsNATIVE AMERICAN
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with funds from the Silver Dollar Society
in memory of Bryan J. Lanahan, former trustee and long-time patron of The Rockwell Museum
Object number2014.6.1
DescriptionAncient Elder Figurine part of "Pueblo Revolt 1680/2180" series; large black and white figure; geometrical pattern/design throughout; sun ray headdress; black lips; alien-like eyes; curvy-like design on cheeks and neck; three protruding cylinders on each shoulder and back, with different symbols on each - crescent moon on proper left shoulder, swirls on proper right shoulder, and snake head on back; circles down each arm under amulets; vertically-striped design on torso with amulet in middle; holds striped, spherical object in both hands in front of stomach; very narrow stomach; triangular design on skirt, which opens in front; two ridge shapes on proper left side - possibly part of dress; three symbols/circles down spine; "X" mark above proper right knee; wears black boots with white ties to knees; hole at bottom.Collections
- Post WWII and Contemporary Art
- Native American Art
On View
Southwest Lodge Gallery