Standing Figure
Arts of the Americas
CULTURE
Jama-Coaque
MEDIUM
Ceramic, pigment
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONS
- Possible place made: Manabí Province, Ecuador
- Possible place made: Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador
DATES
1–600 C.E.
PERIOD
Regional Developmental Period
DIMENSIONS
18 3/4 x 13 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (47.6 x 33.7 x 16.5 cm) (show scale)
COLLECTIONS
Arts of the Americas
ACCESSION NUMBER
88.57.1
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Tessim Zorach
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Hollow, ceramic sculpture of a standing human figure with hands at sides and wearing an elaborately ornamented tunic and headdress. The tunic is decorated with a repeated double tusk-like motif in relief, cross-hatching, incised lines simulating fringes, and a bead-like border. A plain breechcloth is visible below the tunic. The double-flap headdress, over an elaborate coiffure, is decorated with the same applied motifs. The figure wears large nose and ear rings, and arm and leg bands. Traces of yellow and green pigment are visible over the entire piece, and there is a large opening in the top of the head.
Condition: Excellent, except for some losses in the applied borders and ornaments.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Jama-Coaque. Standing Figure, 1–600 C.E. Ceramic, pigment, 18 3/4 x 13 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (47.6 x 33.7 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Tessim Zorach, 88.57.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 88.57.1.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, 88.57.1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph
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