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Jama-Coaque

Standing figurine

Jama-Coaque, 500

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Jama-Coaque

Standing figurine

Jama-Coaque, 500

Physical Qualities Earthenware, post-fired paint remnants, 4 3/4 × 1 15/16 × 1 1/2 in. (12 × 5 × 3.8 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Phyllis K. and A. Harvey Schreter, Baltimore
Object Number 1989.408
Mold-made, hand sized figure depicts standing male wearing small cap, collar and loin cloth. Torso appears white; remnants of blue, post-fired pigment visible on collar and ankles. Facial features executed with shallow incisions; nose is modeled. See also 1989.410 which is a slightly smaller version.

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Jama-Coaque

2000–2000

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Effigy vessel of standing dignitary
500