Effigy Vessel

41-18-2

From: Mexico (uncertain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 41-18-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mexico (uncertain)
Culture Area Southwest Culture Area (uncertain)
Period Modern
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Polished red pottery; rudely finished. Pear-shaped. Lower part globular with slightly flattened base; upper part modified in female head and torso, relief arms and breasts, but no legs. Orifice in top of head.

Height 21.5 cm
Outside Diameter 13 cm
Credit Line Gift of Margaretta S. Hinchman, 1941

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