Figurine
72-23-12
From: Western Mexico
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 72-23-12 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Colima (uncertain) |
Provenience | Western Mexico |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Ceramic |
Description | The whole piece is on a flat, round base. There are three human figures seated on slab stools, sitting in a circle with their backs to the inside of the circle. The facial features of each are done in relief (eyes, nose, lips). Each has his left arm at his side and his right arm stretched out to the side, touching a canopy support. Three canopy supports are large, human heads. The features on the face of each support are also done in relief, with a with a small hat on each head. The canopy itself in glazed in white. There is a red knob a the center top of the canopy. |
Height | 19.5 cm |
Width | 16 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972 |
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