OJAC Collection - Standing Male Warrior in Cotton Armor

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Standing Male Warrior in Cotton Armor

250 - 900 CE
3rd-10th century
7 in. x 5 in. x 2 1/2 in. (17.78 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.35 cm)

Veracruz, Mexican

Object Type: Pre-Columbian

Medium and Support: Ceramic

Credit Line: Gift of William O. Gross Jr.

Accession Number: 1989.005

Object Description

Clay standing male warrior with cotton armor. Elaborate animal headdress, ear ornaments and ankle rattles. Black pitch on mouth, eyes, ear ornaments, and ankle rattles. Mounted on round stand painted a dark brick red. Gross No. 184 MVC. This is a favorite of William O. Gross, Jr.

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Ancient Americas, Figure, Pre-Columbian, Warrior, Weapons and Warriors

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This object was included in the following exhibitions:

Ancient Americas in a New Light , 2/26/2022 - 8/20/2022

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Arts of Central and South Americas