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Figurine of Skeletal Captive600–900 CE

Not on view
Small carved wood sculpture of a standing skeletal humanoid figure with skull-like face, exposed rib cage with hollow cavities, and rounded kneecap forms
Small carved stone figure shown in three-quarter view, standing upright with a large rounded head, visibly articulated ribcage, and arms folded across the torso; pale tan surface with weathered texture.
Title
Figurine of Skeletal Captive
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Belize or Mexico
Date Made
600–900 CE
Medium
Bone with pigment
Dimensions
6 x 1 4/5 x 1 1/2 in. (15.24 x 4.572 x 3.81 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.113
Classification
Organic Materials
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas
Selected Bibliography
  • O'Neil, Megan E. Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Arts from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Beijing Shi: Wen wu chu ban she, 2018.