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Clay figure, female
Object Number 2003.30.6
Display Title Clay figure, female
Descriptions
Object Description Stylized clay figure, female; accentuated thighs and breasts; molded and black-painted hair on small head; painted black circles below eyes. Light brown body with horizontal lines across breasts, arms and waist; geometric design consisting of black diagonal and horizontal lines runs below breasts and sides of legs; vertical black lines run down front and back of lower body from waist down; hollow bellybutton; plant fiber apron.
Inventory Description Figurine, female, husk skirt, painted black and white
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Ethnographic
Date 1950 or earlier
Culture
  • Caraya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Mato Grosso
Materials Ceramic, Plant fiber, Pigment, Clay, Vegetable fiber
Dimensions Overall: 13.5 x 5 x 4 cm (5 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2003.30.6
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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