Figurine
72-23-22
From: Western Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 72-23-22 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Colima (uncertain) |
| Provenience | Western Mexico |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Description | Polished and glazed clay. Glaze is mottled black and red. Figure is seated cross-legged. Hands rest on right leg which, in turn, rests on left leg. Body is smooth and undetailed. Three clay coils around neck represent necklace. Ears protrude from head. Facial features (eyes, nose, mouth) are done in relief. Figure is wearing a thin headdress. Figure is hollow and has large hole in the back of its head (diam. 2.5.cm) |
| Height | 18.5 cm |
| Width | 8 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972 |
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