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Jama-Coaque

Ancestor figurine

Jama-Coaque, 500

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Jama-Coaque

Ancestor figurine

Jama-Coaque, 500

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 3 5/8 × 1 3/4 × 1 3/16 in. (9.2 × 4.5 × 3 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1989.407
Brown clay, mold-made figure represents seated individual of high rank. Headdress, facial expression, and posture indicative of deceased person, likely an ancestor.

Culture

Jama-Coaque

2000–2000

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