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Collections

Figurine of Maize Deity Attendant600–900 CE

Not on view
Tan-gray ceramic sculpture of a standing figure with raised fists, large circular ear ornaments, a bead necklace, and a tall headdress
Title
Figurine of Maize Deity Attendant
Culture
Maya
Place Made
Northern Guatemala or Southeastern Mexico
Date Made
600–900 CE
Medium
Earthenware with postfire pigment
Dimensions
8 4/5 x 3 4/5 x 2 4/5 in. (22.352 x 9.652 x 7.112 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.166
Classification
Ceramics
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.