Figure Item Number: E333 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Grey clay sherd with a black slip; semi-spherical in shape. The figure consists of a human face, circular shaped with an exaggerated mouth displaying its front teeth, the other facial features are in relief. The head appears to be wearing a headdress. The back is hollow.
History Of Use
Probably used as decoration
Item History
- Made in Guatemala
- Collected during 1973
- Owned by Robert Richards before 1973
- Received from Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller) during 1973
What
Who
- Culture
- Central America
- Previous Owner
- Robert Richards
- Received from
- Barrett Montford Endowment Fund (Funding source) and Robert Richards (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Guatemala
When
- Collection Date
- during 1973
- Ownership Date
- before 1973
- Acquisition Date
- during 1973
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0241/0006 b