Water Jar (Olla)

1880s Overall: 26.5 x 37.5 cm (10 7/16 x 14 3/4 in.) Source image
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The underside of this Zuni (A:shiwi) jar (olla), made by a woman to collect and store water in the 1800s, curves upward to allow the jar to be carried atop the head. Today, this traditional skill is celebrated by the Zuni Olla Maidens, a nationally known dance group that perfo...

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