Seated figure with spiked headdress
CultureBahia
OriginManabi, Ecuador
Date500 BCE - 200 CE
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.223): 19 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm (7 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 in.)
DescriptionEcuador/Bahia Phase seated Figure, Manabi Region, Regional Developmental Period, with legs crossed and hands on legs. It has a red painted spiked headdress, large ear spools, nose ornament, and a tusk-shaped pendant. The eyes are bulging. There is gold paint on chest and head, and red paint on the lower torso.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.223
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanStatus
Not on viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.201
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.206
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
500 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.211
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-500
Object number: G83.1.160