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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