Pre-Columbian Art / Terracotta Head, 600 CE - 900 CE
Terracotta
7.5
PF.0360
The broad face of this head shows an open mouth with full 'flesh' lips, well formed triangular shaped nose nearly touching the upper lip, and narrow almond-shaped eyes. Gracefully formed...
The broad face of this head shows an open mouth with full 'flesh' lips, well formed triangular shaped nose nearly touching the upper lip, and narrow almond-shaped eyes. Gracefully formed eyebrows in slight relief join at the ends with the corners of a covering over the vroad incised horizontal band of the headdress, which is vordered top and bottom by rows of appliqued circles. Around the neck is a heavy doubled banded necklace, and attached to the right side is an ornamental rectangular extention with a minkey head in the center. The individual portrayed, whether male or frmale, appears to be someone of high rank, most likely a priest/priestess. Expressing both dignity and sensuality, this bust is remarkable for its beauty and very real human quality.
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