Accession No
1952.431 C
Description
Fragment from an effigy censor, featuring part of the incense burner's rim and a human mask attached to it. Face under a headdress; pierced eyes and open mouth; one button-like earring present; the other ear 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 C; MBH-4-4
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Incensario
Measurements
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: 'A smaller piece [than 1952.431 B], also with its mask.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Fragment from an effigy censor, featuring part of the incense burner's rim and a human mask attached to it. Face under a headdress; pierced eyes and open mouth; one button-like earring present; the other ear broken off and missing.
Event Date 4/7/2024
Author: Jodi Zhang
FM:315704
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