Figurine

51-38-3

From: Southern Colombia (uncertain) | Northern Ecuador (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 51-38-3
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Southern Colombia (uncertain) | Northern Ecuador (uncertain)
Culture Area South American Culture Area
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Human
Description

Sandy red ware; hollow with thick walls. Squatting human figure with tiered headdress, gougeds ear plugs, necklace, toes; infant held across lap with hands, feet, and facial features indicated by small gouges. Arms bulbous. Back of head missing.

Height 11.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of William G. Wilson, 1951

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