Mask
Object Number:
66-30-23
Current Location:
Mexico and Central America Gallery
Culture:
Mexacala
Provenience:
Mexico (Central America)
Culture Area:
Central America
Date Made:
300 BC
Early Date:
-300
Late Date:
-300
Section:
American
Materials:
Green Stone
Description:
Human face modeled in extreme high relief. Flat top and bottom. Hollow in back, square with rounded edges. Figure highly polished on exterior surfaces. 2 holes drilled in hour-glass shape on sides. Above protruding ears.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Carlo Gay, Teochita, Inc.
Other Number:
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Mayan Gallery (1954 - 2001)
Mesoamerican Gallery (23 Mar 2001)
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