Head
Artist
PRECOLUMBIAN MEXICO
Date650-750 CE
Mediumfired clay
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Henry Schnakenberg
Object number1954.22.59
DescriptionMold made clay head from flat figurine with elaborate, wide headress, "penache". Back unmoldelled. Possibly an adorno or applique from a vessel or incensario. Upper central motif of headdress is flanked by 2 glyphs. Buff clay, probably originally painted although no paint or slip survives.On View
Not on viewCollections
600-700 A.D.
400-700 A.D.
