Figure

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/40

Small head of a figure, which broke off at the neck. The figure has large ear spools protruding from each side of the head, and a large nose. The eyes and mouth are incised. The figure has headwear the extend down along both sides of the forehead with a large piece at the centre. The back of the head is flat and undecorated. Fragment of a larger object.


  • Type of Item figure
  • Culture Meso-American
  • Material clay
  • Measurements height 5.9 cm, width 5.1 cm, depth 3.4 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 fair
  • Accession Number 3157/0040