Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/122

Small ceramic head. The head has incised eyes and mouth, with a small protruding nose. There is a thick band running from the top to the crown. There are deep circular impressions on both sides of the head near the crown. Some remnants of red paint can be found on both the face and band. Fragment of a larger object.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Meso-American
  • Material clay, paint
  • Measurements height 2.3 cm, width 1.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson
  • Received from Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson

  • Made in Mexico

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Item Classes ceramics
  • Condition poor
  • Accession Number 3157/0122