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Object Number
70-18-20/4780
Display Title
Partial figure of a warrior with eagle headdress
Descriptions
Object Description
Partial figure of a warrior with eagle headdress.
Hollow, modelled ceramic figure of a warrior from a larger vessel. Applied details depict and elaborate headdress with an eagle beak surrounding his face, large ear spools, a short tunic/shirt decorated with tabored fringe, a loin cloth eith a long front flap and high sandals. He has a small round shield on his proper left arm.
Inventory Description
Ceramic, human male figurine (warrior?), seated, modelled decoration
Classification
- Figurine
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
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Mexico
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Tabasco
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<County>
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<City>
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Cintla
Materials
Ceramic
Dimensions
Overall: 43 × 19.2 cm (16 15/16 × 7 9/16 in.)
Quantity
1
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