Figurine
72-23-23
From: Western Mexico | Jalisco (uncertain)
Curatorial Section: American
| Object Number | 72-23-23 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Provenience | Western Mexico | Jalisco (uncertain) |
| Culture Area | Central American |
| Section | American |
| Materials | Ceramic |
| Description | Wearing cape clung loosely over left shoulder. Holding long object in right hand. Left hand rests on knee. Right leg crossed under left. Left leg is bent and rests on foot. Head ornament consists of two bands; lower one has vertical stripes cut into it, upper one has diagonal stripes cut into it. Ear ornaments are large rings with cuts in front surface. Two buttocks protrude- act as support for figure. Cape has faded design in white paint on it. |
| Height | 22 cm |
| Width | 11.1 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Piper, 1972 |
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