Nayarit Ceramic Head

Nayarit Ceramic Head

Nayarit polychrome hollow ceramic head formed from dark brown clay, slip painted with red, black, and ochre. Face has a prominent nose with nose ring, one earspool (other is broken off), band around head painted with alternating red, ochre, and black stripes. Top of head has a deliberate .75" hole. Head has broken off of a larger piece, evidenced by jagged break. Some stabilizing putty residue on bottom.
  • Object: Nayarit Ceramic Head
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: -
  • Dimensions: 3.5" H X 3.5" W X 2.5" D
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Nayarit
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Charlotte Reiter
  • Catalog #: 121.013