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Ceramics
Seated Dog Vessel
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
10 3/4 x 4 3/4 in. (27.3 x 12.1 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
ca. 200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Colima, dogs, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, religious & ritual objects
Ceramics
The rounded, hollow Colima vessels were made with reddish clay. The black spattering was not intentional, it is the result of the oxidation of the chemical element, manganese, present in the clay. This occurred when the manganese was leached out, over time, by contact with water in the tombs. The vessels’ smooth, lustrous surfaces were attained through burnishing – a process of rubbing the surface with a smooth rock to make it shiny.
In addition to ceramics, valuable goods obtained through trade, such as shell, green stone and obsidian were buried in the shaft-and-chamber tombs of the Colima people.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1942.14
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
42.14SL1
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2 x 2
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42.14DI1
digital image
2 x 2
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42.14DI2
digital image
00/00/00
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Ceramics
Horned Hunchback Figure Vessel
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
12 7/8 x 9 in. (32.7 x 22.9 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
ca. 200 BCE – 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Colima, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
Many ceramic hunchback figures with single horns strapped to their heads have been found in the tombs of the Colima culture. The frequency with which hunchbacks and dwarfs appear in the art of the Ancient Americas may indicate their significant status as shamans or spiritual advisors. The horns strapped to the Colima figures are thought to represent powerful caps characteristically worn by shamans across many cultures.
Shamanism is a religious system in which the shaman is a spiritual mediator between the physical and spiritual worlds. A shaman figure buried in a tomb may have served to guide the deceased’s transition from the living to the realm of the dead.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1942.24
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
42.24SL1
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2 x 2
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42.24DI1
digital image
2 x 2
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42.24DI#2
digital image
Three-quarter
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/42.24_A2.jpg
42.24DI#3
digital image
Three-quarter
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/42.24_A3.jpg
42.24DI#4
digital image
Side
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/42.24_A4.jpg
Ceramics
Pepino Vessel with Small Lizard Handle
Chimú-Inca artist, (active )
Chimú-Inca artist
Peru
6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
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Blackware
Blackware
Chimú-Inca; made in Peru
ca. 1470-1535 CE
1470
1535
animals in art, Chimu, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The Chimú culture valued individually woven and embroidered textiles and fancy metalwork, but most of their pottery was mass produced mold-made blackware. Many copies of each design were created and disseminated and have been found in graves throughout the region.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1943.8
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
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glossy
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43.8DI1
digital image
full
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43.8DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/43.8_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Warrior Head
Remojadas artist, (active )
Remojadas artist
Mexico
7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (19.1 x 14 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Remojadas; made in Veracruz, Mexico
300-900
300
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, Totonac
Ceramics
Veracruz, the Gulf Coast region of Mexico, is rich in archaeological sites with great quantities of ceramic and stone sculptures. This head is a fragment of a larger figure, now missing. The influence from the Maya civilization to the south is visible in the face’s crossed eyes. The Maya believed that since humans had to squint their eyes to look at the sun, the Sun God squinted back. Thus, crossed eyes became a standard of beauty, and parents would hang beads between their children’s eyes so they became permanently crossed.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1944.61
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
44.61SL1
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2 x 2
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44.61DI1
digital image
2 x 2
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44.61DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
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x-ray
00/00/00
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Ceramics
Stirrup Spout Vessel: Seated Blind Man
Moche artist, (active )
Moche artist
Peru
7 11/16 x 3 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (19.6 x 9.5 x 17.5 cm)
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overall
overall
Terracotta, pigment
Terracotta, pigment
Moche; made in Peru
450-600 CE
450
600
1000 BCE - 500 CE, ceramics, male figures, Mochica, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The Moche were keen observers of humanity as evidenced by the wide variety of subjects treated in their ceramics. Although they often based their designs on realistic images and scenes from daily life, these vessels probably had religious and symbolic significance. Here, a portrait of a blind man may allude to both a specific individual and the shamanic practice of using senses beyond sight to determine meaning. This figure is seated and wears a sash that passes through the stirrup spout of another vessel.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1944.65
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
44.65SL1
slide
2 x 2
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44.65DI1
digital image
2 x 2
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44.65DI#2
digital image
Three-quarter
7/28/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/44.65_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Stirrup Spout Vessel: Seated Woman and Child
Moche artist, (active )
Moche artist
Peru
Primary
8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm)
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Blackware
Blackware
Moche; made in Peru
450-600 CE
450
600
ceramics, children, Moche, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, women
Ceramics
1945.29
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
glossy
8 x 10
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45.29SL1
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full
2 x 2
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45.29DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
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45.29DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.29_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Stirrup Spout Vessel: Frog
Moche artist, (active )
Moche artist
Peru
Primary
8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
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Terracotta
Terracotta
Moche; made in Peru
300-450 CE
300
450
1000 BCE - 500 CE, ceramics, frogs, Mochica, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
1945.30
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
45.30SL1
slide
full 3/4
2 x 2
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45.30DI1
digital image
full 3/4
2 x 2
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glossy
w 43.8 & 44.65
8 x 10
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45.30DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.30_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Bowl with Flying Shaman and Trophy Heads
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
3 3/4 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (9.5 x 21 x 21 cm)
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Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
200 BCE - 100 CE
200 BCE
100
1000 BCE - 500 CE, bowls, ceramics, Nazca, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
1945.43
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
45.43TR1
transparency
2 x 3
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45.43SL1
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2 x 2
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45.43DI1
digital image
2 x 3
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Ceramics
Molded Bowl
Rio Blanco artist, (active )
Rio Blanco artist
Mexico
3 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (7.6 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Rio Blanco; made in Mexico
ca. 700 CE
695
705
bowls, ceramics, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Molded items are a sign of a prosperous economy because they could be churned out in quantity for trade or disseminated to the lower classes. This small bowl, made with two half-bowl molds, was made in south central Veracruz and shows Maya influence in both form and imagery.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1945.65
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
45.65DI1
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2 x 2
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45.65SL2
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45.64SL1
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full
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45.65DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.65_A2.jpg
45.65DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.65_A3.jpg
45.65DI#4
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.65_A4.jpg
45.65DI#5
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/45.65_A5.jpg
Ceramics
Double-Chambered Spout and Bridge Vessel with Llama or Alpaca Head
Chimú artist, (active )
Chimú artist
Peru
Primary
6 x 8 3/4 in. (15.2 x 22.2 cm)
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Blackware
Blackware
Chimú; made in Peru
1350-1470
1350
1470
1000-1400, 1400-1600, Chimu, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
Double vessels are typical of Chimú ceramics and were valued for their musical component: blowing into the spout produces a whistling sound. When filled with liquid the vessel can be made to whistle by itself by tipping it back and forth, thus forcing air from one chamber to the other, causing the whistle to sound. Here the whistle is incorporated into the head of a llama or an alpaca. Prized as a source of food, fiber and transport, they were valuable and essential animals and frequently depicted in the art of the Andean region.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1946.24
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
46.24DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/46.24_A1.jpg
46.24DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/46.24_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Bowl with San Pedro Cactus
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
4 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (10.5 x 13 cm)
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overall
overall
Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
200 BCE - 100 CE
200 BCE
100
1000 BCE - 500 CE, ceramics, dishes, Nazca, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
1947.18
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
47.18DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/47.18_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Beaker with Flying Supernaturals
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
6 15/16 x 4 in. (17.7 x 10.2 cm)
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overall
overall
Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
400-600 CE
400
600
1000 BCE - 500 CE, ceramics, Nazca, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
1947.20
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
47.20SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
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47.20DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
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47.20DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/47.20_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Spout and Bridge Vessel: Bird
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
6 11/16 x 4 3/4 x 5 7/8 in. (17 x 12 x 15 cm)
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overall
overall
Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
200 BCE - 100 CE
200 BCE
100
1000 BCE - 500 CE, birds, ceramics, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
1947.21
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
47.21SL1
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full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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47.21DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
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47.21DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/47.21_A2.jpg
47.21DI#3
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/47.21_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Human Head Effigy Bowl
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
4 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 4 15/16 in. (12 x 12 x 12.5 cm)
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overall
overall
Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
200 BCE - 100 CE
200 BCE
100
1000 BCE - 500 CE, dishes, Nazca, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
1947.22
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
47.22DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/47.22_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Double-Spout and Bridge Vessel with Flying Shaman
Nasca artist, (active )
Nasca artist
Peru
Primary
6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm)
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Terracotta
Terracotta
Nasca; made in Peru
200 BCE - 100 CE
200 BCE
100
1000 BCE - 500 CE, cats, ceramics, Nazca, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The Nasca inhabited the southern coastal valleys of Peru. They produced distinctive ceramics decorated with images of shamans, ritually severed heads, supernatural beings and a variety of animal and plant forms. Frequently using hallucinogenic drugs to induce visions, shamans were often depicted in a transitive state of being, possessing both human and animal characteristics. This vessel portrays a wide-eyed shaman in the midst of an ecstatic flight. The shaman is shown with the upswept whiskers of an otter and the body of a pampas cat, both of which live near water and were considered to be agricultural guardians.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1947.23
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
47.23TR1
transparency
2 x 3
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47.23DI1
digital image
2 x 3
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Ceramics
Funerary Double Urn with Warrior Head
Zapotec artist, (active )
Zapotec artist
Mexico
5 1/4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Zapotec; made in Oaxaca
400-800
400
800
ceramics, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels, Zapotec
Ceramics
This warrior figure wears an elaborate headdress, large ear ornaments, a necklace with pectoral pendant and a loincloth. Although the two cylindrical vessels are now empty, they may have held funerary offerings believed essential to the deceased’s survival and comfort in the afterlife.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1948.8
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/20/2001
48.8SL1
slide
2 x 2
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48.8DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
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48.8DI#2
digital image
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/48.8_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Warrior Head
Maya artist, (active )
Maya artist
Mexico
Primary
3 in. (7.6 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Maya; made in Uxmal, Yucatan, Mexico
600-900
600
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This head fragment wears an elaborate headdress and large ear ornaments. The blue pigment found on the accessories is now called Maya Blue. This color is a unique combination of indigo and a special clay that was frequently used by the Maya in their art.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
back, Per Sandra Markham worksheet in curatorial file
1948.9
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
48.9SL1
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2 x 2
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48.9SL2
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detail of eye
2 x 2
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48.9DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
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48.9DI#2
digital image
Three-quarter
7/28/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/48.9_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Ceremonial Human Figure Vessel
Capuli artist, (active )
Capuli artist
Colombia
14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm)
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Ceramic
Ceramic
Capuli Culture Complex; made in Colombia
850-1500 CE
850
1500
ceramics, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
This vessel is in the form of a stylized human holding a bowl, perhaps making a coca offering. Death, marriage, and almost any other social or religious ritual once included an offering of coca. Possessing ceremonial significance, the leaves of the coca plant have also been used in the Andean region for hundreds of years to treat ailments ranging from dysentery to altitude sickness.
There is a small opening in the top of the vessel suggesting it may have been used to hold cremated human remains. The slit eyes may indicate death or a trance state.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1951.49
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
glossy
8x10
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51.49SL1
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2 x 2
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51.49DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/51.49_A1.jpg
51.49DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/51.49_A2.jpg
Ceramics
"Smiling" Figure
Remojadas artist, (active )
Remojadas artist
Mexico
Primary
14 in. (35.6 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Remojadas; made in Veracruz, Mexico
300-900
300
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Smiling figures have been found in abundance in the Remojadas region of Veracruz, Mexico. A flattened head, filed teeth and raised hands are their common features. Many more heads than bodies have been found, possibly as a result of ceremonial decapitations.
These unique figures may represent laughing, happy people associated with a god of dance or music, or perhaps their smiles show the effects of intoxicants fed to victims before they were sacrificed to the gods.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1954.39
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
54.39SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
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glossy
8x10
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glossy
5x7
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3x2
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5x7
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8x10
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4x5
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glossy
full
8 x 6
00/00/00
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54.39DI1
digital image
8x10
00/00/00
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54.39DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.39_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Seated Female Figure
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
6 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (16.8 x 12.1 x 8.9 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
1000 BCE - 500 CE, Colima, figures, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
The ancient people of West Mexico focused upon the powerful bonds of familial relationships in their ceramics. Treating death not as an end of existence, but as a next stage in a larger journey, these transitional objects were made in the physical world for travel with the dead to the Underworld. Perhaps such figural ceramic groups were made to accompany the deceased into the afterlife as an extension of earthly comforts. Another, more symbolic and less personal approach interprets the ceramic groups as embodiments of agriculture, abundance or lineage.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1954.40.1
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
glossy
5x7
00/00/00
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negative
5x7
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negative
2 x 2
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54.40.1SL1
slide
with 54.40.2
2 x 2
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54.40.1DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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54.40.1DI2
digital image
male & female figures
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.40.1-.2_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Male Figure
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
9 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (23.8 x 12.1 x 3.5 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Colima, figures, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
The ancient people of West Mexico focused upon the powerful bonds of familial relationships in their ceramics. Treating death not as an end of existence, but as a next stage in a larger journey, these transitional objects were made in the physical world for travel with the dead to the Underworld. Perhaps such figural ceramic groups were made to accompany the deceased into the afterlife as an extension of earthly comforts. Another, more symbolic and less personal approach interprets the ceramic groups as embodiments of agriculture, abundance or lineage.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1954.40.2
item
Memorial Art Gallery
7/16/2002
54.40.2DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.40.2_A1.jpg
54.40.2DI2
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.40.1-.2_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Female Figure
Nayarit artist, (active )
Nayarit artist
Mexico
19 in. (48.3 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Nayarit; made in Mexico
200 BCE-600 CE
200 BCE
600
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Beads, armbands, pendants, and ear and nose ornaments have been found on skeletal remains in Ancient American tombs. This Nayarit woman is depicted with nose, neck and ear ornaments and scarification (cutting or branding designs into the skin) on her shoulders and arms. The specificity of adornment would have associated this figure with a particular culture and class. These details contrast with an abstracted body that minimizes certain physical features while emphasizing others. The small, truncated arms are likely a stylistic convention; the wide, heavy hips and legs emphasize the woman’s connection with the earth and reproduction.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
right foot, Per Sandra Markham's data sheet in curatorial file
1954.41
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
54.41SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
8x10
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negative
4x5
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54.41DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.41_A1.jpg
54.41DI#2
digital image
7/28/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/54.41_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Cylindrical Vase
Maya artist, (active )
Maya artist
Mexico
Primary
7 in. (17.8 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Maya; made in Campeche, Mexico
600-900
600
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Around the lip of this Maya cylindrical vase is hieroglyphic writing in what has come to be called the “primary standard sequence.” Such standardized sequences of glyphs are commonly found around the top of Maya vases from this period. These sequences have been interpreted as descriptions of the function or contents of the vessels and might even include the name of the owner or the scribe. The sequence on this pot has not yet been translated.
The depiction of the seated individual includes a plumed headdress, ear ornaments, necklace and loincloth.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1968.44
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
68.44SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
full
8 x 10
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negative
full
4 x 5
00/00/00
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68.44DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/68.44_A1.jpg
68.44DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/68.44_A2.jpg
68.44DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/68.44_A3.jpg
68.44DI#4
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/68.44_A4.jpg
68.44DI#5
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/68.44_A5.jpg
Ceramics
Incense Burner: Figure of Macuilxóchitl
Mixtec artist, (active )
Mixtec artist
Mexico
19 in. (48.3 cm)
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overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Mixtec; made in Teotitlan del Camino, Oaxaca, Mexico
1300-1500
1300
1500
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Macuilxochitl, whose name means “Five Flower,” was the charming Mixtec patron god of dance, feasting, love, sexuality, and summer. Representations of Macuilxochitl were favored by women for their domestic shrines. Despite the seemingly fierce appearance of this figure, Macuilxochitl is identifiable by the flowers on his headband, the white butterfly wings around his mouth, and the vertical element of his helmet representing the crest of a bird.
This object would have been placed over burning incense that produced a great deal of smoke. The thick, white smoke that exited through the holes in the figure’s chest may have represented mother’s milk. The smoke that exited through the figure’s mouth may have been a form of communication with the gods. This complex object was a manifestation of life and agricultural cycles, transformation and renewal.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.22
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.22SL1
slide
full frontal
2 x 2
00/00/00
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69.22DI2
digital image
Detail head 3/4 view
6/25/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.22_A2.jpg
glossy
full front
8 x 10
00/00/00
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glossy
full side
8 x 10
00/00/00
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glossy
full front
3.5 x 4
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front
4 x 5
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full side
4 x 5
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glossy
full side
3.5 x 4
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69.22SL2
slide
detail
2 x 2
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69.22DI1
slide
full frontal
2 x 2
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digital image
00/00/00
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69.22DI#4
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.22_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Incense Burner
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
15 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (40.3 x 26.4 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800-1200 CE
800
1200
Guanacaste-Nicoya, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Incense burners are found throughout the Ancient Americas, and this example is similar in purpose to the incense burner in the figure of Macuilxochitl in the case across the room. The smoke that emanated from an incense burner during a ritual could magically shroud the physical world before it dissipated into the mysterious world of the cosmos. The form itself is firmly rooted in the natural world: echoing the shape of an active volcano, the rough-textured bands of appliquéd pellets are symbolic of the scutes on an alligators hide.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.62
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.62SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
w 69.92, 69.88, 69.58
8 x 10
00/00/00
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69.62DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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69.62DI2
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.62_A1.jpg
69.62DI3
digital image
back
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.62_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Human Head Vessel
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
5 7/8 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (14.9 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
500-800
500
800
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vases
Ceramics
The effigy vessel seen here takes the form of a human head and may refer to the practice of ritual decapitation. This bowl was made by the coil method and represents an early example of tri-color, highly polished vessels that flourished in the region of Costa Rica for over one thousand years. The painted decoration shares similarities with both the Maya ceramic tradition to the north and the Nasca effigy bowls to the south. The similarity in aesthetic approaches across cultures is the result of an active trading network which ran throughout the Americas.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.89
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.89DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.89_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Jaguar Vessel
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
14 x 9 3/4 x 11 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.8 x 29.2 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Pataky
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
1000-1350
1000
1350
cats, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
This vessel has all the features of a jaguar: ferocious snarling face, sharp teeth, long tail and golden black-spotted coat. The hollow legs and the mouth contain small clay balls that rattle when the jar is shaken, in imitation of the jaguar’s growl. Admired for their strength and agility, jaguars were a powerful and ubiquitous symbol frequently adopted by shamans as an alter-ego. Here the jaguar is depicted in a human-like crouch with the “hands” placed on the knees – a position not possible for this animal. In fact, what we’re witnessing is a typical meditation pose of a shaman and the transformation into his/her animal form.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.90
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.90SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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69.90SL2
slide
detail
2 x 2
00/00/00
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69.90DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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69.90DI2
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.90_A1.jpg
69.90DI3
digital image
front
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.90_A3.jpg
69.90DI4
digital image
side
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.90_A4.jpg
69.90DI5
digital image
detail
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.90_A5.jpg
69.90DI6
digital image
back
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.90_A6.jpg
Ceramics
Vessel with Bird Head
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
12 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (30.5 x 21 x 21 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800 - 1200
800
1200
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
1969.92
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.92SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
w 69.62, 69.88, 69.58
8 x 10
00/00/00
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69.92DI2
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.92_A1.jpg
69.92DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.92_A2.jpg
69.92DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.92_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Seated Hunchback Female Figure
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
4 5/8 x 3 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (11.8 x 10 x 8.7 cm)
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overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
500-800 CE
500
800
figures, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Made in great multitudes and providing a wealth of detail, small ceramic figures like this one illustrate the prevailing hair, clothing, body piercing and tattooing styles of the day. This female figure, with her hands placed on either side of her belly, draws attention to her ability to bear children. Figures with hunchbacks are common subjects in many Ancient American societies and are often depict individuals with shamanic powers.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.99
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.99DI1
digital image
00/00/00
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69.99DI2
digital image
side
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.99_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Puma Vessel
Greater Nicoya artist, (active )
Greater Nicoya artist
Costa Rica
Primary
8 1/2 x 13 in. (21.6 x 33 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Greater Nicoya Culture Zone; made in Costa Rica
800-1200 CE
800
1200
cats, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The puma is found throughout Central and South America. It is slightly smaller than the jaguar and its tawny coat is unspotted. Both animals are excellent hunters, being especially active at dawn and dusk. Their ability to move through the darkness, coupled with their strength and stealth, make them excellent alter-egos for the shaman. The cup on the back of this puma vessel is decorated with a depiction of another puma.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1969.101
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
69.101DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/69.101_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Seated Female Figurine Whistle
Maya artist, (active )
Maya artist
Mexico
Primary
6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Maya; made in Jaina, Campeche, Mexico
600-900
600
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
The Maya are noted for the realistic, lively human figures they depicted in their murals and ceramics. The many portrait-like ceramic figurine whistles found on the island of Jaina provide the modern viewer with an astounding amount of detail about the way the ancient Maya lived. The seated female figure was a popular form. Two molds were used: one for the head and one for the body. The rest of the details—elaborate beaded jewelry, loose cape, ankle-length skirt—were created by hand. The whistle is formed with a hole in the figure’s back left shoulder that leads down into its hollow body cavity. It remains a mystery why the whistle form was so common in Jaina graves.
The Maya practiced body modification and adornment that reflected their standards of beauty and reinforced class lines. The elaborate jewelry was likely made of precious metals and green stone. This figure’s nose replicates the prolonged nose bridge that was produced in real life with an artificial nose piece. Between the ears and mouth are lines of scarification created by cutting or branding permanent designs into the skin.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1971.15
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
glossy
4 x 5
00/00/00
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71.15SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
71.15DI1
digital image
4 x 5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.15_A1.jpg
71.15DI#2
digital image
7/28/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.15_A2.jpg
x-ray
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
Ceramics
Hunchback Dwarf Figure Vessel
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
9 13/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 15/16 in. (25 x 17.4 x 15.1 cm)
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overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
ca. 200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
ceramics, Colima, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Some figural art created by Ancient American cultures may not depict actual humans, but may use the human form as a symbol. The lives of the people of ancient Mesoamerica depended upon their ability to grow and produce food. The cultivation of maize (corn) was central to their world view. The human figure could capture aspects of a belief system that intertwined the cycles of life with the cycles of agriculture. For example, a hunchback (“fatback”) might symbolize abundance, and a dwarf might represent the stunted ears of corn a typical maize plant produces with the healthy ear. Mother and child figures might symbolize lineage or the way corn starts as a kernel, grows into a stalk of corn, and is harvested for consumption.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1971.59
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
71.59SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
71.59DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.59_A3.jpg
71.59DI2
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.59_A1.jpg
71.59DI3
digital image
detail
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.59_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Mother and Child Figures
Jalisco artist, (active )
Jalisco artist
Mexico
17 5/16 x 10 3/16 x 9 1/16 in. (44 x 25.8 x 23 cm)
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overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Jalisco; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This depiction of a mother nursing her child embodies fertility and abundance. As humans gain sustenance and food from the earth, so the child receives life-sustaining nutrition from the mother.
Modification and adornment of the body were practiced by ancient West Mexico cultures. This figure shows skull shaping, scarification (on the shoulders), teeth filing, and adornment with elaborate ear pendants and arm bands. Skull shaping was accomplished by applying pressure to boards strapped to an infant’s head, resulting in the elongation visible in these two figures. Such modifications manifest a culture’s world view and ideas concerning beauty, status and social identification.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1971.60
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
71.60SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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negative
full
4 x 5
00/00/00
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glossy
full
8 x 10
00/00/00
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71.60DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.60_A1.jpg
71.60DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.60_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Tripod Plate with God N (Pauahtun)
Maya artist, (active )
Maya artist
Mexico
Primary
4 1/4 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (10.8 x 40 x 40 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Maya; made in Campeche, Mexico
700-800 CE
700
800
ceramics, dishes, God N, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Many Maya ceramics depict deities connected with death and the Underworld. This is no surprise as such ceramics were destined as offerings to accompany the ancient Maya elite to their tombs.
The theme of this tripod plate is God N or Pauahtun, one of the principal gods of the Underworld. God N is represented as an old man with toothless gums and a large, Roman nose. A common attribute is his enormous snail shell from which he crawls. A long necklace, likely made of valuable green stone hangs from his neck. The power of this Underworld lord is revealed by the “rulership” glyph (Maya writing) attached to the top of the shell. Stylized smoke is emitted by both this glyph and the shell’s spire. Not much is known about the language of Maya hand gestures, but the position of God N’s hands suggest that he is receiving homage in his palace.
A representation of God N can also be found on the large stone stela in the gallery's collection from Oxkintok, Mexico (accession number 67.30).
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1971.78
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
71.78SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
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negative
full
4 x 5
00/00/00
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glossy
full
8 x 10
00/00/00
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71.78DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.78_A3.jpg
71.78DI2
digital image
top
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.78_A1.jpg
71.78DI3
digital image
front
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/71.78_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Jar with Reptile Heads
Pot with Double-Headed Lizards
Atlantic Watershed artist, (active )
Atlantic Watershed artist
Costa Rica
Primary
5 15/16 x 11 x 7 1/2 in. (15.1 x 28 x 19 cm)
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overall
overall
Blackware
Blackware
El Rio applique and Belen incised styles
Atlantic Watershed; made in Costa Rica
ca. 500-800
500
800
1000 BCE - 500 CE, Guanacaste-Nicoya, lizards, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This pot originates from the mountainous region of central Costa Rica. Painted with black-slip, the vessel was then decorated with incised marks made after firing.
The two lizard heads serve both as handles and as a visual metaphor for the concept of dualism. This deeply-rooted artistic convention often depicts objects in pairs to represent the fundamental complexities of life and death. A central component of many societies in the Ancient Americas, symbolic dualism seeks to balance the opposing manifestations of male and female, left and right, light and dark, and night and day.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1972.8
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
72.8DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/72.8_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Vase
Maya artist, (active )
Maya artist
Mexico
Primary
6 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (15.2 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Maya; made in Chama, Guatemala
ca. 800 CE
795
805
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This vase from Chama, Guatemala has the characteristic black and white chevron bands found along the tops and bottoms of vases from this area. The painted figure sits cross-legged on the floor and gestures outward with his right hand. From this profile view, it is easy to see the graceful slope of his head resulting from cranial modification, the shaping of the human skull during infancy (while still soft and growing). The Maya based their standard of beauty on the figure of their Corn God. They believed a long, tapered head was most beautiful as it mimicked the shape of an ear of corn.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1972.9
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
72.9SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
72.9DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/72.9_A1.jpg
72.9DI#2
digital image
7/28/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/72.9_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Human Figure Vessel
Casas Grandes artist, (active )
Casas Grandes artist
Mexico
6 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (16.5 x 14 x 14.6 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Casas Grandes; made in Mexico
1060-1340
1060
1340
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This vessel likely held water, porridge or an alcoholic beverage. Casas Grandes was a trade emporium in the northernmost part of Mexico, where its sharing of influences with Southwest Native Americans is visible in the ceramics traditions of both cultures.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1977.101
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
77.101TR1
transparency
4 x 5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
77.101SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
2 x 2.5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
4 x 5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
77.101DI1
digital image
4 x 5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/77.101_A1.jpg
77.101DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/77.101_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Figure
La Tolita artist, (active )
La Tolita artist
Ecuador
17 in. (43.2 cm)
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Earthenware
Earthenware
La Tolita; made in Esmeraldas, Ecuador
ca. 400 BCE - 500 CE
400 BCE
500
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This unusual figure simultaneously incorporates the physical qualities of both a grown man and a very young child. Depicting a warrior or a hunter, his right arm is drawn back and appears ready to release a weapon.
The figure was mold-made and probably produced for ritual purposes or burial. It would have been embellished with jewelry in the holes in his ears and nose. Quite often figures such as these would have been adorned with clothing and headdresses befitting the rank of a particular individual.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1977.194
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/10/2001
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
77.194SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
77.194DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/77.194_A1.jpg
77.194DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/77.194_A2.jpg
x-ray
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
Ceramics
Standing Dog Vessel
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
7 1/2 x 5 x 12 1/2 in. (19.1 x 12.7 x 31.8 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Colima, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
In nearly every world culture, dogs were the first domesticated animals. A large proportion of Colima tombs had actual dogs or dog-shaped vessels interred with the deceased. The frequently plump bodies of the dog vessels and their ubiquity in Colima tombs support different theories. Some scholars believe they represent a hairless breed of dog that was fattened and eaten at feasts. Others think the primary role of the dog was as spiritual guide to the Underworld. Those well-treated in life (and thus well-fed) would act as a guide for the owner’s safe passage to the Underworld in death.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1978.138
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
glossy
full front
8 x 10
00/00/00
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glossy
3/4 view
8 x 10
00/00/00
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negative
full front
4 x 5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
78.138DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/78.138_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Warrior Figure
Remojadas artist, (active )
Remojadas artist
Mexico
Primary
22 in. (55.9 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Remojadas; made in Veracruz, Mexico
300-900
300
900
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This large ceramic figure’s intact survival for over a thousand years was likely due to its burial in a tomb. The figure wields a vicious-looking mace and wears black body paint common among warriors in ancient Veracruz. The appearance of its back suggests it wasn’t made to be seen from all sides, yet its size and complexity indicate it was an important object. As with many of the objects from the Ancient Americas, it remains unknown whether the figure served a purpose among the living prior to burial, and what exactly its expected role was once placed in the tomb.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1979.16
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
glossy
8x10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
4x5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
79.16DI1
digital image
8x10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/79.16_A1.jpg
79.16SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
79.16DI#2
digital image
Three-quarter
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/79.16_A2.jpg
79.16DI#3
digital image
Front
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/79.16_A3.jpg
79.16DI#4
digital image
Back
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/79.16_A4.jpg
Ceramics
Stirrup Spout Vessel with Warriors
Moche artist, (active )
Moche artist
Peru
Primary
11 x 5 x 5 in. (27.9 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
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Terracotta
Terracotta
Moche; made in Peru
ca. 450-600
450
600
1000 BCE - 500 CE, 500-1000, ceramics, Moche, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America, vessels
Ceramics
The arts of the Moche, who flourished on the northern desert coast of Peru, evolved from earlier styles in the region. Known to have been weavers, metalworkers, mural painters and builders of large-scale monuments, only their ceramics remain as a testament to their achievements. Stirrup spout vessels – so named because the shape of the spout recalls the stirrup on a horseman's saddle - were designed for the storage and libation of liquids. The unique handle design inhibited both evaporation and spillage as it allowed the vessel to be carried on a belt or sash. This vessel depicts two animated warriors in full regalia; each wears a half-moon nose ornament as a sign of rank and power.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1982.17
item
Memorial Art Gallery
11/16/2000
82.17SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
8x10
00/00/00
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negative
4x5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.17DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/82.17_A1.jpg
82.17DI#2
digital image
Side 1
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/82.17_A2.jpg
82.17DI#3
digital image
Side 2
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/82.17_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Mother and Child Figures
Chupícuaro artist, (active )
Chupícuaro artist
Mexico
12 x 5 1/2 x 5 in. (30.5 x 14 x 12.7 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Chupícuaro; made in Mexico
300 BC - 200 CE
300 BCE
200
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This mother and child may symbolize continuity and legitimacy of the family line. Women were identified with and valued for their role as progenitor; hence this figure’s suitability for reproduction is emphasized in a generous belly and bulbous hips. Reinforcing powerful associations between women, fertility, food and the earth, Chupicuaro burials contained many ceramic food vessels and female figures.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1982.50
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
82.50SL1
slide
3/4 frontal
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8x10
00/00/00
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negative
4x5
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.50DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/82.50_A1.jpg
82.50SL2
slide
3/4 from back
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.50SL3
slide
full frontal
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.50SL4
slide
from above
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.50SL5
slide
full back
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
82.50DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/82.50_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Pipe or Incense Burner in the Shape of a Small Child or Acrobat
Zapotec artist, (active )
Zapotec artist
Mexico
Primary
3 11/16 x 4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (9.4 x 10.5 x 8.5 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Zapotec; made in Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico
200 BCE -100 BCE
200 BCE
100 BCE
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
This object has been described as a pipe or an incense burner in the shape of a child or an acrobat. The bowl opens up on the figure’s back and a spout or mouthpiece emerges from the forehead. The material likely burned in the bowl while smoke exited through the forehead spout; the smoke of copal incense was believed to be the brains of the gods.
With eyes closed, hands held to the mouth, and cheeks and lips distended, the figure appears to be blowing or holding breath as if underwater. The unusual shape and orientation of flipper-like feet add to the impression that this figure is swimming.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1993.26
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
93.26SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
2 x 3
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
93.26DI1
digital image
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/93.26_A1.jpg
93.26DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/93.26_A2.jpg
93.26DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/93.26_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Jar with Relief Figures
Colima artist, (active )
Colima artist
Mexico
Primary
9 x 13 1/2 x 5 in. (22.9 x 34.3 x 12.7 cm)
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Clay
Clay
Colima; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Colima, Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
Generous offerings of real food and ceramics representing foods were placed in tombs for the deceased’s consumption in the afterlife. Other similar jars from the Colima culture represent regional foods such as fruits, vegetables and seafood. It is possible that the small, unidentified creatures on this jar were a food source.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1994.59
item
Memorial Art Gallery
2/3/2001
94.59SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
2 x 3
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
94.59DI1
digital image
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/94.59_A1.jpg
94.59DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/94.59_A2.jpg
94.59DI#3
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/94.59_A3.jpg
Ceramics
Cylinder Vessel
Jalisco artist, (active )
Jalisco artist
Mexico
Primary
9 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (24.1 x 13.3 x 13.3 cm)
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.
overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Jalisco; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Ceramics
The wavy lines on this vessel represent water. The other design in repeated medallions has not yet been identified.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1996.15
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/20/2002
96.15SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
2 x 3
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.15DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.15_A1.jpg
96.15DI#2
digital image
6/9/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.15_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Seated Musician Figure with Drum
Nayarit artist, (active )
Nayarit artist
Mexico
Primary
6 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 1/16 in. (16.5 x 11.4 x 7.7 cm)
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.
overall
overall
Clay
Clay
Nayarit; made in Mexico
200 BCE - 500 CE
200 BCE
500
Pre-Columbian art of Central & South America
Ceramics
The drum depicted in the arms of this musician figure was made from the shell of a turtle. The nose ring, ear ornaments and cross-legged posture are all common characteristics of clay figurines across ancient Mexico.
[Gallery label text, 2009]
1996.16
item
Memorial Art Gallery
3/20/2002
96.16SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.16DI1
digital image
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.16_A1.jpg
96.16DI#2
digital image
Three-quarter
5/12/2009
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.16_A2.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Figure
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
8 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (21 x 12.4 x 3.8 cm)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.25
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.25DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.25_I1.jpg
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.25DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.25_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Bowl with Tripod Legs
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
4 1/4 x 9 in. diam. (10.8 x 22.9 cm diam.)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
bottom, Previous owner's label?bottombottom
1996.23
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
negative
2x3
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.23SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.23DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.23_I1.jpg
96.23DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.23_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Male Figure
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
10 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (26 x 13.3 x 4.1 cm)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.22
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.22SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.22DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.22_I1.jpg
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.22DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.22_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Guardian Figure
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
7 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. (18.4 x 9.5 x 8.3 cm)
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.
.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.21
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.21SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.21DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.21_I1.jpg
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.21DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.21_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Male Figure with Loin Cloth
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
5 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3/4 in. (14 x 8.3 x 1.9 cm)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.20
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.20SL1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.20DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.20_I1.jpg
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.20DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.20_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Jar
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. diam. (21.6 x 16.5 cm diam.)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.19
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.19SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.19DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.19_I1.jpg
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.19DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.19_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Bowl with Animal Feet
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
4 x 9 1/8 in. diam. (10.2 x 23.2 cm diam.)
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.
overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.18
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.18SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.18DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.18_I1.jpg
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.18DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.18_A1.jpg
Ceramics
Standing Male Figure
Mexican artist
Mexican artist
Mexico
Primary
5 1/4 x 3 x 7/8 in. (13.3 x 7.6 x 2.2 cm)
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overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.17
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.17LS1
slide
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.17DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/Inventory pictures/96.17_I1.jpg
negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
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96.17DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
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Ceramics
Seated Figure
Jalisco artist, (active )
Jalisco artist
Mexico
Primary
4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm)
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overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Jalisco; made in Mexico
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.13
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.13.SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
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96.13DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
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glossy
8 x 10
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negative
3 x 2
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96.13DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
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Ceramics
Shallow Bowl
Michoacan artist, (active )
Michoacan artist
Mexico
3 x 9 x 9 in. (7.6 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
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overall
overall
Ceramic
Ceramic
Michoacan; made in Mexico
Before 1492
1482
1491
Ceramics
1996.14
item
Memorial Art Gallery
5/18/2002
96.14DI1
digital image
11/15/2002
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negative
3 x 2
00/00/00
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glossy
8 x 10
00/00/00
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96.14SL1
slide
full
2 x 2
00/00/00
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Graphics/blank.gif
96.14DI#1
digital image
10/7/2008
http://127.0.0.1:5000/Media/images/96.14_A1.jpg