Object

Accession No

1952.431 B

Description

Fragment from an effigy censor, featuring part of the incense burner's upper bowl and a human mask attached to rim. Face under a hat or headdress; one button-like earring present at one side; pierced eyes, prominent nose and open mouth. Bowl blackened on interior surface, possibly from burning; part of mask broken off and missing.

Place

Americas; Central America; Belize; Cayo District; Soccotz

Period

?Colonial ?16th century ?17th century

Source

Thompson, John Eric Sydney (Dr, Sir) [donor]

Department

Arch

Reference Numbers

1952.431 B; MBH-4-2

Cultural Affliation

Material

Ceramic; Pottery

Local Term

Incensario

Measurements

190mm

Events

Context (Analysis)
Catalogue card: 'Probably 1600 +/- 100 A.D.'
Event Date
Author: Jodi Zhang

Context (Display)
Old display label found with objects (1952.431 A-C) reads: 'INCENSE BURNER and two fragments/ probably 16th or 17th cent./ Soccotz, British Honduras. / d.d. Eric Thompson'.
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'One side of a similar piece [to 1952.431 A], with its mask.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Blackened on interior, perhaps by burning.
Event Date 24/8/2000
Author: Jodi Zhang

Description (Physical description)
Fragment from an effigy censor, featuring part of the incense burner's upper bowl and a human mask attached to rim. Face under a hat or headdress; one button-like earring present at one side; pierced eyes, prominent nose and open mouth. Bowl blackened on interior surface, possibly from burning; part of mask broken off and missing.
Event Date 4/7/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang

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