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Object Number 2006.32.35
Display Title Head of a warrior
Descriptions
Object Description Head of a warrior; strong remains of original colors; broken off larger piece; headdress, earrings
Inventory Description Ceramic, figurine, head, broken off, hollow, painted features, headdress
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Date 400-800 AD
Culture
  • Totonac
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Veracruz
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 18 x 10 cm (7 1/16 x 7 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Credit Line Gift of Harvard University Art Museums
Provenance
Collector Lilian Hertzberg (10/24/1959)
Collector Benjamin Hertzberg (10/24/1959)
Dealer Mathias Komor (10/24/1959)
Donor Harvard University Art Museums (10/11/06)
Seller Mathias Komor

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