Seated Female Figurine
AD 500-800
Culture
Greater Nicoya
Country
Costa Rica
Style/Tradition
Galo Polychrome
Figura Variety
Object
figurine
Medium
Modeled tan clay with a cream-colored slip, pigments (black and red), and applique.
Accession Number
1995.819
Credit Line
Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer
Seated Female Figurine. AD 500-800. Modeled tan clay with a cream-colored slip, pigments (black and red), and applique.. Gift of Frederick and Jan Mayer. 1995.819.
Dimensions
height: 4 1/2 in, 11.4300 cm; width: 3 3/4 in, 9.5250 cm; depth: 3. 3/4 in, 375.0000 cm
Inscription
"1725" on back of proper left thigh
Department
Mayer Center, Arts of the Ancient Americas
Collection
Arts of the Ancient Americas
Exhibition History
- "Body Art: Marks of Identity," American Museum of Natural History, New York, New York, 11/20/1999-5/29/2000
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