Figurine

69-19-6

From: Ecuador (uncertain) | Colombia (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 69-19-6
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Tumaco (uncertain) | Esmeraldas (uncertain)
Provenience Ecuador (uncertain) | Colombia (uncertain)
Culture Area Andean
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Technique Painted (uncertain)
Iconography Human | Headdress | Breastplate
Description

Moldmade, fine paste. Huge headdress and breastplate. Figure appears to be wearing 'feather' outfist. Figurine once painted with red paint or paste. Head deformed

Height 10 cm
Width 5 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Julio Acuna, 1969
Other Number J-015 - Other Number

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