Figurine
Object Number:
63-18-1
Current Location:
Mexico and Central America Gallery
Culture:
Olmec
Provenience:
Mexico (Central America)
Gulf Coast
Culture Area:
Central America
Date Made:
c. 400 BC
Early Date:
-420
Late Date:
-380
Section:
American
Materials:
Jadeite (uncertain)
Iconography:
Human
Description:
Dark green with light green splotches; polished; large elongated head with holes in nostrils and ear lobes; nude; figure standing with legs apart and arms bent up.
Credit Line:
Purchased from Teochita Inc.
Current & Past Exhibitions:
Mayan Gallery (1954 - 2001)
Mesoamerican Gallery (23 Mar 2001)
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