Figure of a Warrior
Artist
Unknown Artist
CultureNayarit
OriginNayarit, Mexico
PeriodLate to Terminal Formative Period (300 BCE-300 CE)
Date300 BCE - 300 CE
MediumRed earthenware, white slip, red pigment, black pigment, and hand-built.
DimensionsOverall: 15.9 x 10.1 cm (6 1/4 x 4 in.)
DescriptionChinesco-style figure of a warrior, Late Formative period, standing behind a large square shield held by his left hand, with a small weapon in the right. The figure is wearing a large avial-headed crested helmet, and painted in pink, white and black geometric decoration.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.50
Classifications
Ancient AmericasSub-classification
MesoamericaStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
300 BCE - 300 CE
Object number: G83.1.59
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
200-400.
Object number: G83.1.188
Artist / Maker: Unknown Artist
100-700
Object number: G83.1.168
