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Figure of a Warrior with Sling

CultureColima
OriginColima, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumRed earthenware, pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 29.9 x 17 x 14 cm (11 3/4 x 6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
DescriptionColima figure of a warrior, Late Formative period, with pectoral holding an object believed to be a sling, and is wearing a headdress with a chin strap. Figure is burnished red with an orange slip. There is also engraved designs and extensive traces of painted motifs.


Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.27
Classifications
Ancient Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
Face Mask
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.36
Figure of a Seated Male with a Cup
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.37
Seated Male Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.52
Whistling Bottle with a Bridge Handle
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Figure of a standing warrior
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.75
Figure of a standing ballplayer-warrior
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
600-900
Object number: G83.1.74
Figure of a Seated Hunchback
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.46
Seated Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.35
Large Standing Female Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.41
Small 'Baby' Figure
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
1200-900 BCE
Object number: G83.1.13
Figure of a Seated Hunchback
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.30
Figure of a Seated Warrior with Shield and Weapon
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.59