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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
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.