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Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
Face
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Face

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 900-1400
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 x 2 5/8 in. (12.4 x 12.4 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineGift of Enrico Varisco in memory of Roberto Varisco
Terms
    Object number2003.63.1
    DescriptionThis fragment of a human head was likely made to adorn the exterior of a large incense burner or effigy vessel. A depiction of facial tattooing or scarification can be seen on the right side of the face, as well as facial painting on the left A distinctive pigment known as Maya Blue adorns the headdress.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 700-1000
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 350-550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900