Figurine

29-150-23

From: Mexico (Central America) | Veracruz (uncertain) | Tabasco (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-150-23
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Olmec
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Veracruz (uncertain) | Tabasco (uncertain)
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Stone
Description

Original probably of greenstone. Standing figure with broad head and drawn-down mouth, holding in front a smaller figure (baby) with square head, slant eyes and wide crying mouth (so-called tiger). On plaque. Main figure has typical "baby face."

Length 15.88 cm
Width 8.89 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 1439 - Sommerville Gem Number | 29-128-1439 - Old Museum Number

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