Figure of a Seated Hunchback
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureColima
OriginColima, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumRed earthenware, red slip, white pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 39.1 x 28 x 23.5 cm (15 3/8 x 11 in., 23.5 cm)
DescriptionColima seated hunchback figure, Late Formative period, leaning forward with hands placed on outward-turned knees. There is a large opening at the back, round face with parted lips, pierced eyes and ears, and incised conjoined brows. It is painted brownish-orange pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.30
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On viewArtist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.37
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-500 CE
Object number: G83.1.16.1-.2