Figurine

37-13-113

From: Guatemala | Department of Guatemala | San Raimundo

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 37-13-113
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Guatemala | Department of Guatemala | San Raimundo
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Iconography Human Head
Description

Head of human figurine. Large. Solid brown pottery with reddish surface; much eroded. Flat type, probably archaic, but with Maya resemblance; punctate eyes and nostrils; large ear ornaments; ornate headdress; depression in forehead

Height 3 cm
Length 6.5 cm
Width 8 cm
Credit Line Central American Expedition, J. Alden Mason, 1937
Other Number 143 - Field No SF

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