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Object Number 995-29-20/27338
Display Title Ramos polychrome-on-buff kneeling male effigy
Descriptions
Object Description Polychrome-on-buff male figure kneeling on left knee with right knee folded up with right hand resting on it. Left hand rests on left thigh. Figure has molded facial features with prominent mouth with teeth and protruding ears. There is a large opening at the back of the head which reveals hollow interior. Figure's left foot protrudes at back. Entire figure is decorated with black and red geometric motifs. Ramos effigy, Casas Grandes, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Inventory Description Ceramic jar, human effigy, open back, kneeling man, red, black geom des, molded
Classification
  • Jar
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Casas Grandes
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Chihuahua
Materials Ceramic
Dimensions Overall: 17.7 x 14.4 cm (6 15/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 995-29-20/27338 & 250a
Provenance
Collector Dr. William R. Wright (1995)
Donor Dr. William R. Wright (1995)

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