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Dog with Human Mask200 BCE–400 CE

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Pre-Columbian ceramic vessel in the form of a four-legged animal with a human face, reddish-brown slip, and a cylindrical spout rising from the back
Ceramic vessel in the form of a standing dog with a rounded, bulbous body, human-like face with molded features, pointed ears, and an upturned tail forming a spout; reddish-brown slip with areas of wear and dark patination.

Unknown, Dog with Human Mask, 200 BCE–500 CE, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Dog with Human Mask
Culture
Colima
Place Made
Mexico, Colima
Date Made
200 BCE–400 CE
Medium
Slip-painted earthenware
Dimensions
8 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 7 in. (21.59 x 39.37 x 17.78 cm)
Credit Line
The Proctor Stafford Collection, purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. Allan C. Balch
Accession Number
M.86.296.154
Classification
Ceramics
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas
Selected Bibliography
  • Kan, Michael, Meighan, Clement, Nicholson, H.B. and Rexford Stead. Sculpture of Ancient West Mexico: Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1970.

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