Figurine

53-1-7

From: Mexico (Central America) | Oaxaca (Mexican State) | Mitla

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 53-1-7
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Oaxaca (Mexican State) | Mitla
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Dark, heavy pottery. Hand modeled (?). Unusual type. Lower face broad, tapering towards small forehead. Eyes made with stick impressions. Incised parted hair; incised parallel curves on cheeks.

Length 6 cm
Width 4 cm
Depth 2.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Samuel W. Fernberger, 1953

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