Figure of an Emaciated Male
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureJama Coaque
OriginManabi, Ecuador
Date200 BCE - 300 CE
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall (G83.1.208-Large Piece): 9 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (24.1 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm)
Overall (G83.1.208- Base): 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.4 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm)
DescriptionJama Coaque Phase figure of an emaciated male, Manabi Region, Ecuador, Regional Developmental Period, with sunken cheeks and coca in the cheeks. The ribs are exposed, and the chest sunken. He is wearing a helmet style headdress with topknot. It is gold post-fired paint on lower body and on the headdress.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.208
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