COLLECTION NAME:
MAW Collection
Record
Filename:
MawM0113-000.jp2
Identifying Number:
MawM0113
Title:
Macehead (scepter head) or jar top with seated elite and three canines (coyotes).
Subject:
Ceramic tableware--Central America
Subject:
Pottery--Central America
Subject:
Art--Central America
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
Description:
This ceremonial object could be the top of a jar, a staff, a scepter or a macehead. On the top of the form, there is a seated elite figure holding his hand out. The slanted side is decorated with three canines, possibly dogs or coyotes. The style of the object is called Copador, which was made in El Salvador or Honduras.
Materials:
Ceramic: buff clay with cream, black, and red slip.
Publisher:
California State University, Los Angeles
Date:
between 600 and 900
Type:
Artifact
Object Type:
Ceremonial object
Dimensions:
1 11/16 in high x 5 5/16 in wide x 3 9/16 in diameter
Collection:
MAW Collection
Location:
El Salvador or Honduras
Rights:
Physical collection housed at California State University, Los Angeles. | MATERIALS ARE IN COPYRIGHT | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Culture:
Maya
Style:
Copador
Period:
Late Classic
