Plaque

97-566-190

From: Cuba | Baracoa

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 97-566-190
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Cuba | Baracoa
Culture Area Caribbean
Locus Big Wall
Section American
Materials Clay
Technique Incised
Description

Possible plaque, applique decoration, or even decorated lug handle. In the shape of a human or bird face, with large incised eyes and an outline of a nose. Semi-circular shapes around the face, like feathers or hair. Piece is rather flat, but with a back side that is still irregular.

Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-566-190 - Old Museum Number | 28137 - ANSP Number

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