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Effigy vessel

Date1300-1500 CE
Location where collectedCasas Grandes, Mexico
MediumFired clay
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of John P. Ramsey
Object number1932.27.5
DescriptionWhite slipped with polychrome design in red and black. Effigy of kneeling naked man, one knee raised, displays male organ. Designs on back characteristic of late Casas Grandes, possibly represent body paint or tattooing. Legs and face also painted in black; small protruding features.
On View
Not on view
Jar
1200-1500 CE
Plaque
late 19th century
Effigy vessel
Peru
AD 200-500
Head
MEXICO/CLASSIC
300-900 CE
Urn
PRE-COLUMBIAN/ZAPOTEC
500-750 CE
Effigy vessel
900-1200 CE
Duck effigy
Zuni Pueblo