Head Effigy Vessel
Date:
1300/1500
Medium:
Buffware with red slip pigment
Dimensions:
6 3/8 x 7 x 7¼ in.
16.2 x 17.8 x 18.4 cm
16.2 x 17.8 x 18.4 cm
Credit Line:
Founders Society Purchase with funds from the Mary G. and Robert H. Flint Foundation
Object number:
1986.43
Spherical vessel molded in the form of a naturalistic human head. Mouth is slightly parted with teeth indicated, large hooked nose, well-modeled ears pierced for ear pendants and small shallow eyes. Incised curvilinear patterns on the face represent tatoo designs. A small rectangular tab pierced with a hole projects out from the upper forehead. The hairline is indicated with a shallow ridge and the hair area is colored red with slip-pigment.
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