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Collections

Figurine of Ballplayer with Facial Scarification600–900 CE

Not on view
Ceramic sculpture of a kneeling human figure with a large incised headdress, holding a bundle decorated with animal-head terminals, in terracotta and ochre tones

Unknown, Figurine of Ballplayer with Facial Scarification, 600–900 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost, Photo © Justin Kerr (#K6353)

Title
Figurine of Ballplayer with Facial Scarification
Culture
Veracruz
Place Made
Mexico
Date Made
600–900 CE
Medium
Ceramic with post-fire pigment
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 in. (24.13 x 11.43 x 7.62 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Camilla Chandler Frost
Accession Number
M.2010.115.668
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas