Antique Zuni Effigy Water Pitcher Ceramic

An antique nineteenth-century Zuni effigy water pitcher, crafted in pottery, featuring a rounded, bulbous body and an animal-inspired silhouette with an integrated form typical of Southwestern folk-art ceramics. Originally designed to function as a water pitcher, the piece also lends itself to display as a sculptural object, currently presented on an acrylic display stand.

• Dimensions: 9 in H x 7 in Dia
• Materials: Pottery
• Power or Functionality: Water pitcher
• Accessories: Acrylic Stand

The piece exhibits a compact, rounded body with a sculptural animal motif integrated into the vessel’s profile, a hallmark of Zuni ceramic traditions. The surface shows a weathered, earth-toned patina that speaks to its age, while the form remains firmly rooted in functional art from the American Southwest. Proportions emphasize a broad base and a shorter neck, contributing to a balanced silhouette that reads as both vessel and sculpture.

Overall, in very good condition for its age.

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