Figure of a Warrior with Sling
Artist
Unknown Artist
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 AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.37
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
900-100 BCE
Object number: G83.1.157
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.59