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Xochipala and Olmec

Figurine head

Xochipala, 1200

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Figurine head

Xochipala, 1200

Physical Qualities Earthenware, white slip, red pigment, 2 7/16 × 1 7/8 × 1 5/8 in. (6.2 × 4.7 × 4.2 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida
Object Number 1993.339
Head of figurine made of solid, sandy clay. Fleshy face, modeled features, drilled eye and mouth openings. Mouth slightly ajar, exposed gums. Face is covered with a thick greyish white slip reminiscent of Las Bocas or Morelos style Olmec figures. Head is noticably deformed. Compact, unpainted cap. Small, drilled ear spools. Ears are shown and they have been painted red or rubbed with cinnabar.

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