OJAC Collection - Head of Rain Deity (Chaac)

550 - 900 CE
6th-10th century
5 in. x 4 1/2 in. x 4 in. (12.7 cm x 11.43 cm x 10.16 cm)

Maya, Mexican, (250 CE–900 CE)

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1997.016

Object Description

Clay mask with pierced eyes, cross patcehs on cheeks (buccal mask) and bird beak mouth; red clay with black patina

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Ancient Americas, Deity, Head, Mask, Pre-Columbian

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Ancient Americas in a New Light