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Head fragment
Head fragment

Head fragment

Date550-750 A.D.
Mediumfired clay
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Faye Niequist
Object number1988.18.17
DescriptionHead, probably vessel attachment. Solid head with helmet-like headress, large ear ornaments. Open mouth with protruding teeth. Face represents wrinkled old man. Face protrudes from concave knob. Possibly the god "Hvehuete'otl" - the old god (standard face for this deity).
On View
Not on view
Head
PRE-COLUMBIAN MEXICO
Adorno
PRE-COLUMBIAN/OAXACA
500-800
Figurine head
550-950 A.D.
Head fragment
1200-1400 A.D.
Head
Pre-Columbian
Figurine head
550-750 A.D.
Figurine
550-750 A.D.
Head
Pre-Columbian
200-400 CE
Apollo
Egypt
3-4 century CE
Adorno
PRE-COLUMBIAN/MONTE ALBAN
250-500 CE