Figurine

72-23-32

From: Western Mexico

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 72-23-32
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Western Mexico
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Brown and red glaze. Three black parallel stripes down chest. Black patch on each thigh. Alternating brown, black, red, and black stripes down back. Head ornament has beige base with red stripes painted on. Eyes and mouth are painted. Figure wears a red nose ring. Arms are crossed and elbows rest on knees. Feet are to ching. There is a small extension of clay at the base of the spine. Left thigh is cracked at the hip.

Height 16.1 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972

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