Description (Labels & Markings)
Object marked on reverse in black ink: 'PEÑON DE BAÑOS MEXICO CITY 1936'.
Event Date
Author: Genevieve Holt

Description (Physical description)
Description for 1956.213 A-E: 'Five flat crude mould-made figurines smeared with red, blue and white paint.'
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Analysis)
Geoffrey Bushnell originally called these fakes on the catalogue card, but at a later date crossed this out and wrote 'Good Mazapan examples! (Toltec)'
Event Date 1956
Author: maa

Context (Display)
Exhibited: one of this idno displayed in Maudslay Gallery Mexico flat case until 1985.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Red ware mould made pottery figurine wearing large headdress with two protruding birds on. Figurine has blue, white, red and black pigment used to add detail. Blue birds atop a headdress which extends to ears, birds are blue and white, have eyes painted on, and have evident beaks, wings and tails. Facial features are largely absent although nose is prominent. Figure wears a long white tunic with textured bumps on their legs, and have blue ear and neck adornment. Two lumps are visible either side of neck adornment, possibly representing breasts. Figure's arms are covered in white pigment and next to body, feet protrude out at bottom of figure. One bird on headdress has been reattached using an adhesive, chipping on toe.
Event Date 27/1/2025
Author: Genevieve Holt