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Object Number 2003.30.3
Display Title Clay figure, female
Descriptions
Object Description Stylized clay figure, female; accentuated thighs and belly; molded and black-painted hair on small head; painted black circles on cheeks, thick black band across chest and arms, black and brown geometric shape on abdomen, black and brown bands on legs; exaggerated bellybutton; plant fiber apron. Broken at neck and repaired; pieces missing at throat and back of hair; crack at lower back. Figure's left leg is broken and held by plant fiber apron; right leg shows signs of cracking (04/19/04).
Inventory Description Figurine, female, ceramic, painted with husk skirt
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1950 or earlier
Culture
  • Caraya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Mato Grosso
Dimensions Overall: 14.3 x 3.7 x 4 cm (5 5/8 x 1 7/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.30.3
Credit Line Gift of Margarita Button
Provenance
Collector Margarita Button (1950 ca. - 2002)
Donor Judith B. Keyes (2002 - 12/15/03)

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