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Figure of a Seated Hunchback

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 Americas
Sub-classification
Mesoamerica
Status
On view
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