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1920.81.450

Ceramic human head, broken off a larger figure, wearing a headdress with incised decoration and circular ear plugs. Holes have been bored for the eyes and teeth. [JMC 5/9/2019]


1920.81.450

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ceramic human head, broken off a larger figure, wearing a headdress with incised decoration and circular ear plugs. Holes have been bored for the eyes and teeth. [JMC 5/9/2019]
Geographical reference
Western Ecuador Manabí province Manta
Date
Date collected
By 1920
Acquisition information
Donated: 1920
Materials and processes
Material Pottery, Process Incised, Process Fire-Hardened
Dimensions
Depth: max 35 mm, Width: max 38 mm, Height: max 52 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1920.81.450

Search terms: Figure, Pottery, Vessel