Figurine

37-13-188

From: Guatemala | Department of Jutiapa | Asuncion Mita (uncertain) | Chalchuapa (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 37-13-188
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Jutiapa | Asuncion Mita (uncertain) | Chalchuapa (uncertain)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Human Figure
Description

Human figurine. Hollow, heavy, red pottery. Cylindrical body with flange around middle; high relief arms, hands and legs missing; head in full round with semicircular ring of hair; applique ear ornaments, necklace and arm ornaments. Hole in bottom and in one shoulder. mold made. Vessel Ornament (?) MB

Height 12 cm
Width 8 cm
Thickness 6 cm
Credit Line Central American Expedition, J. Alden Mason, 1937
Other Number 121 - Field No SF

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