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Object Number 2013.24.128
Display Title Anthropomorphic ceramic figurine, headless
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic figurine, anthropomorphic, legs are spread, feet are obscured by hands that hang down over feet and legs from straight arms, hands have three grooves to represent spaces between fingers, there is a round area of loss at the junction of the legs, arms have partial perforations near the shoulder, one one arm there is an applique circle around the hole, it appears to be lost on the other side, the head is lost, there are traces of red/pink pigment
Classification
  • Figurine
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian Central American styles and periods
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Dimensions Overall: 5.6 × 6.1 × 1.5 cm (2 3/16 × 2 3/8 × 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2013.24.128
Credit Line Gift of Mary Dodge Cobb in memory of Carroll William Dodge
Provenance
Collector Carroll William Dodge
Donor Donated by Mary Dodge Cobb (11/20/2013)

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