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Water Jar in the shape of a Head
Water Jar in the shape of a Head

Water Jar in the shape of a Head

Artifact IDMO 2000.33
Object Type Jar
Date 20th century
Medium Clay
DimensionsOverall H 8 in x W 7 in (20.3 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionWater jar in the form of a male head with smiling face. Modeled after precolumbian sculpture, but this object was obviously made as tourist art.
Spout is broken (piece contained in plastic bag)
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mary Hemingway, wife of Ernest Hemingway, in 1986.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Ernest Hemingway Collection, Gift of Mary Hemingway
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesErnest Hemingway Collection (National Archives Identifier 575085)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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