Figurine

72-23-36

From: Western Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 72-23-36
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Western Mexico
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Red polished clay, decorated with black and white glaze. Male figure sitting with knees up and arms wrapped around knees. A crooked black line is painted down the calf of each leg. A shawl is draped over the shoulders and covers the arms and knees. Eyes and mouth painted; nose long and protruding. Wearing a black-glazed earring on each head. Hair is unglazed and scored for texture.

Height 6.5 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972

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