Clay figurine of human-like being. The mark making of this piece is bold and thick with patterns making up for face shapes. As it says in the title it's a Native American Object and it resembles much of that style. This figure has similar colors to its other pieces. This piece has marks that appear to be aging or possibly molding. The head matches the shape of the rest of its body. The back of the head and the back itself are mainly flat with slight curves making the figure look hunched over. The pieces of clay together do not appear to be scored together or blended together. The back appears to be one big panel with a thin molded head into the back. Squished as well, maybe intentionally for texture and appearance. The eyes, nose and mouth are rather small in comparison to its entire face and hat/hair. It sits not taking up much space. The figure wears a necklace and has hands at the bottom carrying a bowl maybe. The legs have toes attached to the feet.
Acquisition
Accession
1991.10
Source or Donor
Anna Akeley
Acquisition Method
Gift
Source (if not Accessioned)
Anna Akeley
Made/Created
Artist
Unrecorded Artist
Place
Country
Mexico
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Figurine
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Statue
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Sculpture
Nomenclature Class
Art
Nomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication Objects
Dimensions
Dimension Description
figurine height
Height
130 mm
Exhibition
Shrouds, Masks, And The Floating World: Selections From The Permanent Collection (2009)
