Terracotta Trophy Head, 500 CE - 800 CE
Terracotta
7.5
PF.4220
Further images
The agonized expression and rigidly drawn mouth suggests that this is a prisoner or a sacrificial victim. The black-masked eyes and grimacing mouth convey suffering or duress. The alligator motif...
The agonized expression and rigidly drawn mouth suggests that this is a prisoner or a sacrificial victim. The black-masked eyes and grimacing mouth convey suffering or duress. The alligator motif is placed horizontally on the vessel collar. Below the alligator motif are wavy lines that may symbolize water. This enigmatic vessel is filled with exciting information and ritual significance that we have yet to fully decipher.