Seated Armored Guardian Figure
Maker
West Mexican culture, Mexico, North Central Jalisco, Ameca
Date1-200
Made/manufacturedAmeca, Jalisco, North and Central America
MediumCeramic with pigments
Dimensions11 x 6 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (27.9 x 17.1 x 14.3 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift of Mrs. A. H. Spivack in memory of Dr. A. H. Spivack
Object numberC-85-10
Collections
Seated male figure wearing cylindrical body armor short tubular arms and legs, holding staff in both hands, nodules on upper end of staff, elongated head, good molding of features, wearing hat made of connecting bands, two protrusions at side, could have held other pieces.
West Mexican culture, Mexico, North Central Jalisco, Ameca
1-200
West Mexican culture, Mexico, North Central Jalisco, Ameca
1-200
West Mexican culture, Mexico, North Central Jalisco, Ameca
100 BCE-100 CE