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CAS 0227-1087A   CAS 0227-1087A; Figurine fragment (man's head)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine fragment (man's head)
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Clay
Description The head of a male figure, which has broken off from the remainder of the statue; Hair is in the style of a "pageboy," below the ears, full, slightly wavy looking in the front; Hat lies on relatively flat on top of head, with thick edges but is missing the crown; Round cheeks, small mouth, nose has chipped off but appears to have been straight; Red-orange terra cotta with fire damage; It is not entirely clear that this head goes with the torso CAS 0227-1087B.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 7.8, Width = 6.1, Length = 6.1