COLLECTION NAME:
MAW Collection
Record
Filename:
MawM0177-000.jp2
Identifying Number:
MawM0177
Title:
Nopiloa articulated figure.
Subject:
Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Nopiloa Site
Subject:
Art--Mexico--Nopiloa Site
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
Description:
The Nopiloa culture produced elaborate press mold figures. This figure appears to be a male elite. He wears a tasseled headdress, large disc earrings, a pendant necklace, bracelets, and a dual strapped body covering with an elaborate raptor design. The purpose of this articulated figure is not known. The figure is in poor condition. There is a significant amount of wear, but no significant cracks. There is lots of fading and small scratches on the surfaces of the figure. The ears have holes. The arms and legs are attached to the torso of the figure's body by pins. Overall, the figure is fragile and not structurally safe.
Materials:
Ceramic (earthenware): white clay, press mold, black, yellow and red pigment.
Publisher:
California State University, Los Angeles
Date:
between 250 and 900
Type:
Artifact
Object Type:
Figure
Dimensions:
13 1/2 in high x 6 5/8 in wide x 3 in deep
Collection:
MAW Collection
Location:
Nopiloa, Mexico
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:
Nopiloa
Period:
Classic
