Skip to main content
Object Number
995-29-20/27340
Display Title
Seated male figure with bony spine and arms crossed over knees
Descriptions
Object Description
Male figure seated with knees bent in front of him and elbows resting on knees with arms crossed. Figure wears arms bands, neck rope, ear and nose rings, and wears hair in typical Jalisco style. Molded features with prominent nose and bulging eyes. Prominent ribs and spinal vertebrae visible on figure's back. Figure is predominantly red with white decorations on the ribs, around ankles, and on neck and arm bands. Figure is covered with black spots which are not part of the intentional decoration. (Could be dirt.)
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine, male, emaciated, necklace, armbands, earrings, nose ring
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Ethnographic
Date
1900-1995
Culture
- Nayarit
- Jalisco
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Nayarit
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Central America / Mexico / Jalisco
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 33.2 x 25 x 14 cm (13 1/16 x 9 13/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
995-29-20/27340
Provenance
Collector
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Donor
Dr. William R. Wright
(1995)
Important Note about Historical Language
Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.
| PrimaryMedia | Object Number | Title | Classification | Geography/Provenience | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 995-29-20/27341 | Ceramic seated male Figure eating from a pot held between knees |
Figurine
|
Nayarit
Jalisco | |
| 59-14-10/38862 | Stone carving - man hooking fish |
Carving
|
Povungnituk
| |
| 995-29-20/27344 | Ceramic molded standing male Figure |
Figurine
|
Mexico
| |
| 49-34-20/18808 | Stone figure (3 pieces) |
Figurine
|
Farm 2
| |
| 995-29-10/74589 | Female doll |
Doll
|
Florida
| |
| 995-29-10/73710 | Polychrome-on-off white 11 Animal Dance Figures |
Figurine
|
New Mexico
| |
| 2013.24.134 | Anthropomorphic ceramic figurine, seated |
Figurine
|
Costa Rica
| |
| 17-3-20/C8033 | Anthropomorphic greenstone pendant |
Pendant
|
Nicoya
| |
| 995-29-10/74610 | Drawing of dancing Indian man |
Painting
|
Florida?
| |
| 99-12-70/53591 | Human male figure in soft stone, painted red |
Sculpture
|
Rapa Nui
| |
| 49-34-20/18811 | Stone figure |
Figurine
|
Farm 2
| |
| 49-34-20/18753 | Stone figure |
Figurine
|
Farm 2
|