Bahía
Anthropomorphic figurine
Bahía, 500
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Bahía
Anthropomorphic figurine
Bahía, 500
Physical Qualities
Earthenware, 3 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 7/8 in. (8.1 × 4.5 × 2.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number
1989.409
Bahía artists of coastal Ecuador produced a series of small figures that appear to have rabbit-like ears (nubs, antennae), dot applique eyes, and a porcine snout. The appearance of the head resembles a gas mask and/or horned animal. The torso appears human, albeit idealized. This miniature in brown clay is shown with earrings, and bears incisons at the waist, wrists, collar and ankles. It is perforated at the forehead, suggesting its use as a pendant.
