Accession No
1946.92.2
Description
Moulded impression of 1946.92.1, possibly of rubber or plasticine. It shows a figurine head with open mouth, long face and narrow chin; wearing large ear spools and a tall headdress formed of three layers of projecting rectangles. It has a thick, hand-formed section behind, possibly for holding. Of brown green colour, it is efflorescing.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Oaxaca; Cuicatlan
Period
?Postclassic ?Zapotec ?Modern
Source
Bullock, T. W. I. [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1946.92.2
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
95mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
1946.92[.1]: 'Mould for figurine head.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
[1946.92.2]: 'Also found, a modern impression from the mould.'
Event Date 3/11/2003
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Moulded impression of 1946.92.1, possibly of rubber or plasticine. It shows a figurine head with open mouth, long face and narrow chin; wearing large ear spools and a tall headdress formed of three layers of projecting rectangles. It has a thick, hand-formed section behind, possibly for holding. Of brown green colour, it is efflorescing.
Event Date 17/1/2025
Author: Clare McKenna
Conservation (Surface Clean)
CON.2025.6133 | Surface Clean
Event Date 17/1/2025
Author: Stephanie De Roemer
FM:323368
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