Ceramic head from a Rim-head vessel

Object/Artifact

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El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Name/Title

Ceramic head from a Rim-head vessel

Entry/Object ID

A-679 A+B

Description

Hollow sculpture of a globular head with applique ear spools, nose pedant, eyes and mouth. Appears to be a part of a larger piece. Has a separate wooden stand. Resembles "fat boy" sculptures from pre-Classical period from Guatemala's Pacific coast. From Rim-head incense burner. Similar to A-172. Used in offering to the gods in Escuintla.

Use

Part of an incense burner used to make offering for the gods.

Context

Used to make offerings for the gods, possibly for good favor and health.

Collection

El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Category

Archaeology

Acquisition

Accession

08.04.03

Ethnography

Cultural Region

* Untyped Cultural Region

Guatemalian

Culture/Tribe

Mayan

Notes

possibly from the Kaminaljuyu region, Central Highlands

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

25 cm x 19 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Stand inserts in a hole in the rear (original), typical to this kind of vessel. Wooden stand has a number "K-1" and sticker that reads "Guatemala." Recent abrasion on lowest portion probably due to contact with stand. Chip on back left side, looks recent.

Web Links and URLs

OFFERING TO THE GODS IN ESCUINTLA NEW EVIDENCE ON RIM-HEADS INCENSE BURNERS