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Monte Albán

Head fragment of chief

Monte Albán, 900-1199

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Monte Albán

Head fragment of chief

Monte Albán

Head fragment of chief

Monte Albán, 900-1199

Physical Qualities Earthenware, slip, 2 × 1 5/8 × 7/8 in. (5.1 × 4.1 × 2.2 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of A. Harvey and Phyllis K. Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1983.168
Black head fragment, flattened rear surface, solid clay. Facial and attire details are incised. Shows face with large animal style headdress

Culture

Monte Albán

2000–2000

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