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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