Name/Title

Bust

Entry/Object ID

1987.04.119

Description

A reproduction bust of a Pre-Hispanic Head. The piece is made of red/orange clay. The reproduction depicts a Palenque male idol. It has linear carved designs for feathered headress, three protruding ornaments on forehead band, oval carved eyed, and a sharp nose. The bust has a small square base.

Artwork Details

Medium

Clay

Made/Created

Artist

Maya Indian

Date made

circa 1987

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican/Maya

Dimensions

Height

6-1/8 in

Width

3 in

Length

3 in

Dimension Notes

Size: 6 1/8" x 3" x 3" (15.6cm x 7.6cm x 7cm)