Artist:Mimbres
Medium: Stone (volcanic tuff), pigment
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:1100–1000 B.C.E.
Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in. (8.9 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
Collections:
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Accession Number: 03.325.4528
Image: 03.325.4527_03.325.4528_03.325.4529_03.325.4530_03.325.4531_SL3.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Carved stone female figurine with an open mouth and closed eyes. One arm is held across the stomach, while the other is behind the back. The head may be covered with a headdress. She has a triangular-shaped vulva. There is residue of black pigment on her eyes and a black band across her nose. There is also residue of red and yellow ocher on her head and body. See also 03.325.4527- 34. These figures were all found together inside a painted pot. They were purchased from the German trader, Cronmeyer. Remnants of pigment are under the chin and along the sides.