Figurine

65-33-1

From: Costa Rica

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 65-33-1
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Guetar
Provenience Costa Rica
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Terracotta
Description

Seated with arms rigidly placed at sides; buff, heavy ware; hole in back of neck; painted white from chin to waist with black painted geometric design on neck, breast, back and arms; face painted red as is lower portion of body; hands red outlined in black; red painted ridge above forhead, hair (cap?), eyebrows and eyes black; lower legs and feet not indicated.

Height 20 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Enrique Veragas, 1965

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