Gift of Mrs. Eugene Schaefer

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Frank Sherman Benson Fund and Henry L. Batterman Fund

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Hollow, ceramic sculpture of a standing human figure with hands at sides and wearing an elaborately ornamented tunic and headdress. The tunic is decorated with a repeated double tusk-like motif in relief, cross-hatching, incised lines simulating fringes, and a bead-like border. A plain breechcloth is visible below the tunic. The double-flap headdress, over an elaborate coiffure, is decorated with the same applied motifs. The figure wears large nose and ear rings, and arm and leg bands. Traces of yellow and green pigment are visible over the entire piece, and there is a large opening in the top of the head. Condition: Excellent, except for some losses in the applied borders and ornaments.

Slightly curved, rectangular stamp with a trapezoidal-shaped handle on the back and an incised step-fret design. Used for transferring designs. Condition: good.

Slightly curved, rectangular stamp with hollow, rattle handle and deeply incised geometrical designs of a double-headed creature, possibly a snake or alligator, with two small bird heads on its body. The stamp is rimmed by a double line. Used for transferring designs. Condition: Received July 5, 1962 in "fair" condition. Later note indicates one chipped edge.

Incised stamp in the shape of a bird, possibly a quetzal. Trapezoidal handle on the back. Used for transferring designs. Writing on the back: "Xochi quetzal." Condition: good.

Slightly curved, rectangular stamp with a hollow, rattle handle and deeply incised geometrical designs. Used for transferring designs. Condition: good.

Narrow, slightly curved stamp with an incised design of a step-fret and maze motif and a trapezoidal-shaped handle. Used for transferring designs. Condition: fair; right side broken and repaired.