Zapotec Head Fragment

Zapotec Head Fragment

Ceramic- Human head: engraved slit eyes and headdress modeled nose with engraved nostrils; headdress is ornate with large protruding design; back of head is concave; piece is hollow. Possible decorative piece from an urn or censer. In center of headdress is possible place name hieroglyph of Monte Alban or Lambityeco.
  • Object: Zapotec Head Fragment
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: Ht. 3 1/2" width: 3 1/4" depth: 2"
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Zapotec
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Douglas and Mary Hallock
  • Catalog #: 95.088