Figurine
38-29-5
Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery
From: Costa Rica | Rio Frio
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 38-29-5 |
Current Location | Mexico and Central America Gallery - On Display |
Culture | Guetar (uncertain) |
Provenience | Costa Rica | Rio Frio |
Culture Area | Central American |
Date Made | 1000-1521 CE |
Section | American |
Materials | Volcanic Stone |
Iconography | Human |
Description | Standing; male. Grey volcanic rock. Right hand upraised and holding weapon; left hand holding severed human head. Band of carved design around abdomen and on top of head. |
Height | 43 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Jennie Broad, 1938 |
Other Number | L-113-5 - Other Number |
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