Accession No
1956.216 B
Description
Figurine head of buff ware. Flat and broad, with small knobs for eyes; projecting flat nose with a small horizontal line in relief above; and faint trace of an open mouth below. Earspools project from each side, one missing. Both sides are pierced at eye level.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico; Puebla; Metlaltoyuca; Palma Real de Adentro
Period
Postclassic Huastec
Source
Wright Barker, Reginald [collector and donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1956.216 B
Cultural Affliation
Material
Ceramic; Pottery
Local Term
Measurements
109mm
Events
Context (Related Documents)
Original card has a drawing of 1956.216 B on the reverse.
Event Date 1956
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1956.216 A-B: 'Two very curious broad, flat, solid figurine heads of buff pottery, much weathered.'
Event Date 1956
Author: maa
Context (Display)
Exhibited: Maudslay Gallery, Display Drawer G6, until 1985.
Event Date 1985
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Figurine head of buff ware. Flat and broad, with small knobs for eyes; projecting flat nose with a small horizontal line in relief above; and faint trace of an open mouth below. Earspools project from each side, one missing. Both sides are pierced at eye level.
Event Date 31/1/2025
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:323833
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