Ceramic head fragment

Ceramic head fragment

Mesoamerican head fragment formed from brown clay. Face appears to be grimacing, with open lips showing teeth. Has prominent earspools. No head adornments - possibly broken off over time. Wide neck with deeply scooped out center - possibly for placement on a body. Back of head is flat, has "B9690" and "8.00" painted in black paint or ink.
  • Object: Ceramic head fragment
  • Artist: -
  • Circa: pre-columbian
  • Dimensions: 2.75" H X 2.5" W X 1.25" D
  • Culture Area: Mesoamerica
  • Cultural Group: Unspecified
  • Cultural Context: -
  • Donor: Charlotte Reiter
  • Catalog #: 121.026