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Maria Laweka (Native American, Cochiti Pueblo, 1930 to 2002), ca. mid to late 20th century CE. An adorable hand-made pottery sculpture signed by Cochiti potter Maria Laweka. The goat is quite solid, with a petite vent hole in his open mouth, the surface painted a taupe hue with black stripes. Laweka is known for her animal figures that are imaginative and whimsical - favoring bulging eyes and protruding tongues! The painted stripes and horns are reminiscent of the kachina known as koshare (payakyamu), a mischievous clown character. Size: 10" L x 3" W x 5.5" H (25.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 14 cm)

Provenance: ex-Sally Snell collection, bequeathed by her uncle Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 2010

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#173051

Tail is repaired, rest is intact and great condition. Artist signature is discernable on underside.