Textured Anasazis

Copied Bud Latven, Textured Anasazis, 1987, Honduras mahogany and shoe polish, A: 4 3⁄4 x 7 1⁄2 in. (12.2 x 19.1 cm) diam B: 7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 cm) diam C: 6 x 5 1⁄2 in. (15.3 x 14 cm) diam, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb, 1995.100.17A-C, © 1987, Bud Latven

Artwork Details

Title
Textured Anasazis
Artist
Date
1987
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
A: 4 3⁄4 x 7 1⁄2 in. (12.2 x 19.1 cm) diam B: 7 x 7 in. (17.8 x 17.8 cm) diam C: 6 x 5 1⁄2 in. (15.3 x 14 cm) diam
Copyright
© 1987, Bud Latven
Credit Line
Gift of George Peter Lamb and Lucy Scardino in memory of Natalie Rust Lamb
Mediums
Mediums Description
Honduras mahogany and shoe polish
Classifications
Object Number
1995.100.17A-C
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1995.100.17A-C

Artwork Description

These vases are inspired by the simple forms found in Anasazi pottery dating from 1100 to 1300 AD. This southwestern pottery focused on basic, functional objects, and the carved rings of texture around Latven's vases evoke the corrugated Anasazi ware that was once used for cooking and storage.