Accession No

1964.124 C


Description

Anthropomorphic buff ware figurine in a standing pose, possibly handmade male figurine. Broadly plano-convex cross-section; elongated head, with head gear with applied coil brim and incised detailing; applied coffee bean eyes and mouth; projected nose and ears; applied neck ornamentation with two central circular motifs; shoulders have circular applied motif; arms curve back to the torso; incised fingers; front loin clothing with incised detailing, and two hanging motifs at hips, possible tassels; straight legs, slightly expanding at feet with a curved foot arch. Fabric has a powdery feel; possibly applied red and black paint, red pigment possibly cinnabar.


Place

Americas; North America; Mexico; Colima


Period

?Preclassic ?Classic


Source


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1964.124 C


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic; Pottery; ?Cinnabar/Mercury


Local Term


Measurements

80mm


Events

Context (Field collection)
Bought in Mexico City for about 6 pounds 8.0
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card for 1964 C: 'Male [pottery figurine], hands on stomach, pendant tassel on each side of breechcloth.'
Event Date 1964
Author: maa


Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, case unknown, until 1985.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)


Description (Physical description)
Anthropomorphic buff ware figurine in a standing pose, possibly handmade male figurine. Broadly plano-convex cross-section; elongated head, with head gear with applied coil brim and incised detailing; applied coffee bean eyes and mouth; projected nose and ears; applied neck ornamentation with two central circular motifs; shoulders have circular applied motif; arms curve back to the torso; incised fingers; front loin clothing with incised detailing, and two hanging motifs at hips, possible tassels; straight legs, slightly expanding at feet with a curved foot arch. Fabric has a powdery feel; possibly applied red and black paint, red pigment possibly cinnabar.
Event Date 3/2/2025
Author: Dominique Devadason


FM:304874

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