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Trophy Head34.2231

Hollow, redware, thick-walled trophy head with modeled ears, eyes, nose, mouth and chin. The ears are perforated at the lobes; the nose has two holes for the nostrils, and the open mouth has five remaining teeth. At the top of the head is a modeled cap decorated with raised dots in the center and around the perimeter, with incised lines between the two. Condition: good; several teeth are missing and there are small chips and abrasions around the eyes, nose, cheeks, and mouth.

Culture
Central Caribbean
Material
ceramic and pigment
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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Human Figure Wearing Crocodile Mask34.5084

Massive, carved sculpture of a standing male warrior figure with a crocodilian head, probably a mask. The figure carries a severed human trophy head cupped in his left hand and pressed against his body. The figure has pronounced breasts and male organs. His right arm is broken and missing but appears to have been flexed upward, probably holding an axe similar to other sculptures of this genre. The carved and incised crocodilian head has a broad, flat snout with visible fangs and teeth. The eyes are oval in shape and the snout is decorated with incised scrollwork. The figure wears ear spools, a hat, and bandolier decorated with incised geometrical designs. Condition: right arm and part of the hat are broken and missing.

Culture
Central Caribbean
Material
vesicular andesite
Holding Institution
Brooklyn Museum
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