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Figure of a Warrior with Sling

Figure of a Warrior with Sling

Artist Unknown Artist

CultureColima

OriginColima, Mexico

PeriodLate to Terminal Formative period (300 BCE-300 CE)

Date300 BCE - 300 CE

MediumRed earthenware, pigment, burnishing, and hand-built.

DimensionsOverall: 29.9 x 17 x 14 cm (11 3/4 x 6 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)

DescriptionColima figure of a warrior, Late Formative period, with pectoral holding an object believed to be a sling, and is wearing a headdress with a chin strap. Figure is burnished red with an orange slip. There is also engraved designs and extensive traces of painted motifs.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.27

Classifications

Ancient Americas

Sub-classification

Mesoamerica

Collections

Status

On view

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