Skip to main content
Public Domain

Monte Albán

Head fragment of chief

Monte Albán, 900-1199

Scroll

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

Meet Monte Albán

Explore the Collection Further

Coptic
Fragment of Band or Clavus with Saint’s Head Flanked by Horsemen
301–500
Border fragment of floor mosaic depicting rams' heads over open wings
475–533
Abelam
Headdress Fragment
1800–1899