Figurine

2022-9-5

From: Mexico (Central America)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 2022-9-5
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Olmec
Provenience Mexico (Central America)
Date Made 900-600 BCE
Section American
Materials Stone
Description

Olmec stone masquette. Somewhat crudely worked and seemingly unfinished. Depressions on each side of the mouth indicate that it was prepared for a dental inlay, probably made from shell.

Height 8 cm
Width 6 cm
Depth 5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Anne d'Harnoncourt and Joseph J. Rishel, 2022
Other Number 302 - Collector Number

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