Zuni Heartline Deer Effigy Olla

New Mexico or Arizona, late 19th - early 20th century, red clay, the squat body with a wide mouth and indented base, allover polychrome decoration depicts three deer walking single file with half-moon decorations above; the piece retains an early ink manuscript collection label reading, 1414. Zuni Pottery.

5 in. high

Estate of the Late Saundra Nichols, Wilmington, NC.

Intact with old patina, some craquelure to paint; examined under UV light reveals no apparent restoration.

$400 - 800