Seated figure
CultureBahia
OriginBahia, Ecuador
Date500 BCE - 200 CE
MediumEarthenware, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 17.8 x 11.5 cm (7 x 4 1/2 in.)
DescriptionEcuador/Bahia Phase seated Figure, Manabi Region, Regional Developmental Period, with hands resting on knees. The figure is wearing a nose ornament, large ear spools, and a spiked headdress. There is coca in the cheeks and gold paint on the ear spools.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.225
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