Figurine

72-23-38

From: Western Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 72-23-38
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Colima (uncertain)
Provenience Western Mexico
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Dog
Description

Has bird in mouth. Made of black polished stone. Dog is standing on four legs. Tail is curled upward; body is round. On the dog's head pointing straight up. Coffee-bean eyes. The two nostrils are drilled in the nose. The dog holds a bird in its mouth. The head, the tail, one wing and part of the body of the bird are visible. Both the tail and wing are detained with grooves. Two eyes and an open beak are shown on the bird's face.

Height 11 cm
Width 7.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972

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