Jar

Mexico, Pre-Columbian

  • Titles Jar (Descriptive)
  • Medium clay
  • Credit Line Gift of Sterling Wortham, 1970.44
  • Object Name jar
  • Classification Containers

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Wooden beaker with flaring shape, wider at top, decorated with inlaid pigmented resin. Cup divided into upper and lower sections by raised rim around center, decorated with repeating diamond and dot pattern. Upper section has procession scene with Inca men in feathered regalia, European men in colonial apparel, and man of African descent playing drum. Lower section of cup has repeating decorative motif.
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A small earthernware whistle in the form of a ceremonial anthropomorphic figure. With large, elaborate headdress, mask, and body costume. Possibly a bird form. Made from mould.