Cochiti Pueblo Polychrome Antelope Figurine [SOLD]

Game animals are very important to Native Americans, not for trophy hunting, but for food.  The pueblos of New Mexico celebrate animal dances as a plea for abundant game animals and again in thanks for such.

It is probably because of their respect for and dependence on game animals that Cochiti potters make animal figurines such as this antelope.  I don’t know if Elizabeth Trujillo has made many animal figurines because the only pottery of hers we have had in the past has been small bowls.  I certainly would say that this is not her first one as it is quite well made and not an item from a beginner.

Condition: very good condition

Recommended Reading: Collections of Southwestern Pottery: Candlesticks to Canteens, Frogs to Figurines by Allan Hayes and John Blom.  This out-of-print book is currently not available from Adobe Gallery

Provenance: from a Wichita, Kansas family collection