Vessel Fragment

Figurine

29-39-1

From: Brazil | Lago Grande | Cumaruara

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 29-39-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Brazil | Lago Grande | Cumaruara
Culture Area Amazonia
Section American
Materials Ceramic
Description

Bird's head. Buff ware, grey paste. From large figure or vessel. Long beak with prominent "barrel" nostrils; topknot disc perforated to cavity connecting with mouth, probably contained ball rattle. Frog-leg ornament around opening.

Length 14 cm
Width 7.6 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Rev. John Mayer, 1929

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