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Catalog Number

CAS 0434-0019   CAS 0434-0019; Figurine (male deity?)
Category Pottery
Object Name Figurine (male deity?)
Culture
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Mexico
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data Central Highlands, probably
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name N/A
Materials Clay
Description Mold-pressed flat-back figurine of deity? in standing position, shown with arms tucked against sides and hands held out in front at waist-level; Body has almost no detail; Figure has an open mouth, heavy brow, thick eyebrows above open eyes, and a prominent chin.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.2, Width = 2.5, Thickness = 1.5