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Veracruz

Head

Veracruz, 800

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Veracruz

Head

Veracruz, 800

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm.)
Credit Line Anonymous Gift
Object Number 1981.201
Unpainted head fragment from larger ceramic sculpture. This example shows a bald individual with Mohawk hairstyle, open mouth baring upper dentition, and over-sized flange-like ears. Eye pupils have been formed by applique. The beak nose is exaggerated. The lower half of the proper right ear is missing. The lobe of the proper left ear shows a disc earring.

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