Seated Figure with Hands on Knees
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureJama Coaque
OriginManabi, Ecuador
Date200 BCE - 300 CE
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 17.2 cm (9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.)
DescriptionJama Coaque Phase standing figure, Manabi Region, Ecuador, Regional Developmental Period, with hands resting on knees. The hands also hold a coca paraphernalia and there is coca in the cheeks. The figure wears large ear spools with gold paint, nose ornament, necklace, and breastplate. As well there are bands on the wrists and legs and the elaborate headdress has appliquéd decoration.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.201
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
AndeanStatus
Not on viewArtist / 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