Wari. <em>Figurine</em>, 700–1000. Turquoise, 1 5/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (4.1 x 1.3 x 2.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Ernest Erickson Foundation, Inc., 86.224.29. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 86.224.29_bw.jpg)

Figurine

Artist:Wari

Medium: Turquoise

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:700–1000

Dimensions: 1 5/8 x 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (4.1 x 1.3 x 2.9 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 86.224.29

Image: 86.224.29_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Turquoise figurine of a standing human with large eyes, a prominent nose, and hands at sides. Wears a hat shaped like a pillbox with flaps hanging at the sides. An incised line on his chest indicates a mantle or collar worn over his tunic. A flange carved in the back with five suspension holes through it. Condition: Good.

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