Water Jar
Artist:
Unknown
Date: ca. 1980
Place made:San Miguel Acatán, Huehuetenango, Guatemala, North and Central America
Medium: Burnished earthenware
Dimensions:
h. 16 in. (40.6 cm); circum. 48 in. (121.9 cm)
Credit Line: Purchased with funds provided by the Friends of Folk Art
Object number: 90.33
Label Text
This vessel was made and used in the Kanjobal-speaking region of highland Guatemala. A perfect example of how form follows function, every aspect of the construction of this vessel deals with the transportation and storage of water. The vessel's small opening and elongated neck prevent spillage during uphill treks back from local water sources.
(LA, 2021)
(LA, 2021)
Not on view
In Collection(s)
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This resource has been made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.
