Figurine
34-25-167
From: Brazil | Santarem Area
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 34-25-167 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Tapajo |
Provenience | Brazil | Santarem Area |
Culture Area | Amazonia |
Date Made | 1300-1800 CE |
Section | American |
Materials | Ceramic |
Iconography | Human |
Description | Buff ware; painted red but most of paint worn off; human figure with pursed lips, and ears having earplugs; in crouching position with right hand on right knee and left hand on penis; head turned to right; hair in two long braids down back; headdress on head. From big hole (see 34-25-17). |
Height | 5.8 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from John Mayer, 1934 |
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