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Jama-Coaque

Mold for a human figure

Jama-Coaque, 400-600

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Jama-Coaque

Mold for a human figure

Jama-Coaque, 400-600

Physical Qualities Earthenware, 6 5/16 × 5 11/16 × 1 9/16 in. (16 × 14.5 × 4 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1999.494
Fired clay half-mold bearing impression of seated male dignitary or shaman. Cowrie-shaped designs on chest panel, two sets of bands on the arms, collar, and crescent shaped headdress or coiffure.

Inscribed: Collector's sticker on back: PC22G.

Culture

Jama-Coaque

2000–2000

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