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Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing ballplayer holding a ball.
Description
A standing ballplayer holds a ball in his right arm and a serpent headed manopla in his left hand. The ball player wears a monkey skull hacha mounted on top of his yoke. The yoke goes around his waist and ends in a serpent head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Xipe Totec figure.
Description
A seated figure with folded legs has placed both hands on his knees. He wears a flayed skin of a sacrificial victim over his face. You can see his mouth inside the victim's mouth. The black pigment, that highlights different body paint, is bitumen.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 BC and 250 AD
Title
Xipe Totec figure.
Description
A seated figure with folded legs has placed both hands on his knees. He wears a flayed skin of a sacrificial victim over his face. You can see his mouth inside the victim's mouth. The black pigment, that highlights different body paint, is bitumen.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 BC and 250 AD
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing female figure wearing elaborate headdress.
Description
The early Remojada culture fashioned solid figures of males, females and children in a naturalistic style. They were hand made with tan clay and detailed with small pieces of clay. Black chapopote or asphalt was used to heighten details or to indicate body paint.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 100 B.C. and 301 A.D.
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing elite figure.
Description
The artist used buff clay to create this solid standing religious figure. The elite person wears an elaborate zoomorphic saurion headdress, a shoulder cape, and a long shirt. The position of the arms suggests a ceremonial activity such as singing, chanting or dancing. It is possible the figure is a priestess of Quetzalcoatl.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing priest with hands out.
Description
The figure stands with his arms stretched out. He could be a priest or a dancer, but his clothing indicates another profession. He wears an elaborate headdress, his arms are covered above and below the elbow, his waist has a thick wide belt and his knees are padded. What is his profession?
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 250 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Standing male figure.
Description
The standing hollow male figure has been ritually killed. He has been partially re-constructed where there was sufficient information. His mouth is open which indicates speaking or chanting. He holds his hands in front of his body as if he were carrying two objects. This gives a clue to what he is.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Shamanic flight.
Description
The figure is in good condition. The figure is flat on the underbelly and has its hands outward with the plums flat. There are four small holes in the top of the head. There are two holes on the ears and the mouth has an opening. At the bottom of the figure there is a large opening. No presence of significant cracks or scratches. The figure is structurally safe. There are black markings on the eyes, center of the upper chest, and ankles of the feet. The shaman wears a large bell pendant necklace, ear discs, a loincloth and four holes in the top of his head.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 900
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Xipe totec ceramic mask.
Description
Xipe Totec, the agriculture God of Spring time and regeneration, represented the dualistic concept, "out of death comes life." After a year of pleasure, a young man climbed the steps of a pyramid to have his heart cut out and his skin flayed. A young priest wore the skin for a month and later symbolically tore the dead skin off to reveal his youth.
Subject
[Masks--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 600 and 1250
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
Title
Yoke : U-shaped.
Description
The yoke, worn around the waist of a ball player, was used to hit or deflect a fast-moving rubber ball. They were probably made of animal skins and plant materials. Wearing a stone yoke does increase the ball's speed and the distance it travels. Stone yokes are found in elite burials and probably not used during a ballgame. The stone on this piece is scratched and has a few chips. However, the overall condition is good.
Subject
[Ceramic sculpture--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Yokes--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Art--Mexico--Veracruz (Veracruz-Llave), Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
between 300 and 900
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