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Head fragment

Maya, 300-800

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Maya

Head fragment

Maya, 300-800

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 2 3/4 × 1 11/16 × 1 9/16 in. (7 × 4.3 × 4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John J. McCavitt, Plantation, Florida
Object Number 1993.426
Solid clay head fragment of larger sculpture shows gaunt face, earrings, nose disk (?), beaded collar, and bald head. Orange clay appearance.

Culture

Maya

2000–2000

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