Figurine

54-7-2

Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery

From: Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | Chupicuaro

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 54-7-2
Current Location Mexico and Central America Gallery - On Display
Culture Tarascan | Chupicuaro (culture)
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | Chupicuaro
Culture Area Central American
Date Made 400-100 BCE
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Small typical human figurine, buff pottery; flattish. Female. Hand modeled with much applique relief. Large head; large applique eyes. General archaic appearance. Traces of red and white paint.

Height 6.7 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of John Eiman, 1954

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