Doll
(Zuni), c. 1970-1980
Muslin, cotton cloth, glass beads
On loan courtesy of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.85.1.17550

Bowl
(Zuni), 1900-1910
Ceramic, natural pigments
On loan courtesy of The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.55.203.21

Doll
Can you see the pot on this doll's head? This Zuni beaded doll, with a beaded olla (water jug) on its head, represents an Olla Maiden. Can you see the jug on her head? Olla Maidens dress in traditional clothing, like this doll is dressed, and perform a variety of dances with the jugs balanced on their heads.

Bowl
This design, Deer in His House, is a traditional Zuni design in honor of the deer. A related story tells about a young boy who was raised by the deer, lived with people for a short while, but in the end chooses to live among the deer. She has just finished (making) an olla, on it a new design that we call "The House of the Deer." To her it means the dwelling place of the spirit deer, a place where he has eternal freedom.

Pablita Verde, Sad Eyes, Old Father Storyteller

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