Figure of dancer with 'pastillaje' headdress
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureCentral Veracruz
OriginVeracruz, Mexico
PeriodLate Classic period (600-850 CE)
Date600-900
MediumEarthenware with red on cream slip, asphalt paint
DimensionsOverall: 57.8 x 45.7 x 13.5 cm (22 3/4 x 18 x 5 5/16 in.)
DescriptionVeracruz standing dancer, Late Classic period, with extended and upturned arms, large head with sunken lozenge-shaped eyes. The figure has slightly parted lips, and wearing elaborate headdress with projecting clusters. There is also a fragmentary bow above, jewellery on the arms and neck, and long skirt. There are traces of ochre, red, and black pigment.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.69
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.60
