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Object Number
986-26-20/26152
Display Title
Human effigy
Descriptions
Object Description
Human effigy. seated with both legs front and bent to his right. upper torso is front but his head is turned to his left. left hand rest on left knee. right hand is upraised grasping a portion of a broken object. crescent shaped pendant is in front of his neck. a "v" is incised around the collar. wears a nose-ring. crested helment drapes on his shoulder and an opening forms a spout. on the left of it. evidence of repairs on legs. red brown with black spots. ceremony and ritual effigy vessel.
Inventory Description
Ceramic figurine, human effigy, seated, with incised decoration
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Colima
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 31.8 x 24.4 cm (12 1/2 x 9 5/8 in.)
Quantity
1
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