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Collections

Standing Female Figure with Pointed Head Ornament and Ear Spools300 BCE–300 CE

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Small hand-modeled terra cotta figurine of a standing human form with a large incised headdress, circular earrings, and a necklace, mounted on a dark rectangular base
Ceramic standing figure with terracotta-red surface, wearing an elaborate ridged headdress and large circular ear ornaments, arms raised toward the chest, displayed on a modern black rectangular base.
Title
Standing Female Figure with Pointed Head Ornament and Ear Spools
Culture
Michoacan
Date Made
300 BCE–300 CE
Period
Late Pre-Classic Period
Medium
Buffware ceramic with cream slip and red pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 3 7/8 x 1 11/16 x 1 1/16 in. (9.8 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm) Overall (Height on stand): 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Ann Ziff
Accession Number
M.2019.45.24
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas