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Warrior

Colour: 10 YR 7/3, very pale brown. Blue colour residue on the back of the body and shield. Production technique: Press mould, applications. Function: Pipe Type: Tripod A Pose: Standing, with thick belly. On the left, holding a formerly rectangular shield. The mouth is open, the upper row of teeth is completely visible. Clothing: Cap with lateral ear flaps. Breastcloth with fringed hem. A garment covering the upper body and the remains of the legs, made of small, square to rectangular plates arranged in horizontal rows. Wide waist belt, with aprons in the centre and at the sides. Jewellery: Elongated forehead ornament. Remarks: Pointed oval, unidentifiable object on the right shoulder. Breastcloth, shield, pointed oval object are appliqués. Right arm (appliqué), shield and legs damaged. Round, chipped area on the chest (pendant?). Provenance: Figure acquired from Don Fernando (Sambale 2003)

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Cataloguing data

Cultural attribution
Maya
Object type
Clay figure
Dimensions
Height: 17,6 cm
Depth: 5 cm
Width: 10,5 cm
Material/Technique
Sound
Current location
Ethnologisches Museum, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Inventory number
IV Ca 48207

Provenance and sources

  • Production
    when
    Late Classical
    where
    Mexico
    who
    Maya
  • Collecting
    who
    Fernando Casares - Collectors
    Eduard und Caecilie Seler - Former Possessors
  • Assignment to a curated holding:
    American Archaeology

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