Skip to main content
Object Number
986-26-20/26142
Display Title
Smiling human head
Descriptions
Object Description
Smiling human head. flat hollow, clay head face tilted upward. open slit between teeth and heart shaped upperlip. helment-shaped headdress has ornamental lines. earrings are flat disks with a point dot in the middle. Slit on the back of the head. referred to as smiling figure head.
Inventory Description
Ceramic effigy head, part of larger figure, flat features
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Veracruz
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 16.7 x 15 cm (6 9/16 x 5 7/8 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
986-26-20/26142
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 986-26-20/26139 | Human effigy |
Figurine
|
Veracruz
| |
| 76-19-30/9888 | Vase, human figure |
Vase
|
Chimbote
| |
| 09-3-30/75597.2 | Ceramic bottle, single spout & bridge, double lobed, zoomporhic effigy, molded |
Bottle
|
Peru
| |
| 46-77-30/4879 | Black jar |
Jar
|
Peru
| |
| 48-36-50/7386 | Wooden face mask |
Mask
|
Ivory Coast
| |
| 968-14-30/8572 | Mochica Period death head jar |
Jar
|
Peru
| |
| 79-32-30/18705 | Ceramic bottle, stirrup spout, human effigy, man holding a jar |
Stirrup spout
|
Huaca
| |
| 986-26-30/11516 | Bottle. human and llama effigy. man attached to (possibly leading) llama |
Bottle
|
Peru
| |
| 37-77-50/2672 | Wooden face mask |
Mask
|
Towai Town
| |
| 76-19-30/9973 | Water jar |
Stirrup spout
|
Chimbote
| |
| 968-14-30/8579 | Middle Period Northern Coast red ware |
Jar
|
Peru
| |
| 968-14-30/8612 | Aipec jar |
Bottle
|
Peru
|