Figurine
49-5-88
From: Mexico (Central America)
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 49-5-88 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Mexico (Central America) |
Culture Area | Central American |
Section | American |
Materials | Clay |
Iconography | Male Head |
Description | Brownish pottery. Hollow. Back of head almost flat; thicker at neck base. High cheek bones, squashed nose, design on cheeks, eyes long and narrow, shaped forehead. Creases and hair depicted. Left ear chipped. Right ear? Possibly old man or death mask. |
Length | 5.3 cm |
Width | 5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 4.1 cm |
Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Carl A. Oldach and Mrs. E. M. T. Hansen, 1949 |
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