Name/Title

Figurine

Entry/Object ID

1987.04.117

Description

A reproduction of a Pre-Hispanic style female clay figure. The woman is carved with traditional Maya costume/dress. The dress has a v-neck, bands of floral, fret, crosses and groove designs. The figure has her arms to the sides, oval carved eyes, and a headdress on her head. She is a overall natural brown clay. The front of her dress shows fire marks from a klin.

Artwork Details

Medium

Clay

Made/Created

Artist

Maya Indian

Date made

1987

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexcican

Dimensions

Height

5-3/4 in

Diameter

1-5/8 in

Dimension Notes

Size: 5 3/4" x 1 5/8" diam (15.6cm x 4.1cm)