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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Standing warrior with shield
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Standing warrior with shield

Maker Mexico, Colima
Date300 - 100 B.C.
Made/manufacturedColima, North and Central America
MediumCeramic
Dimensions5 3/4 x 4 x 5 in. (14.6 x 10.2 x 12.7 cm)
ClassificationsCeramics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. A.H. Spivack, in memory of Dr. A.H. Spivack
Object numberC-75-67
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DescriptionOrtices phase, standing male figure holding large, arched shield that covers all of body, upraised hand holds club, head is wrapped in bands of material-design, crossing over forehead, extending across chin, headdress extends upwards, flares out in circle with multiple lobes, check pattern (sunflower?) in middle.

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