Description
Maya figurines portray a wide range of human, animals, and supernatural beings. This example represents a kneeling warrior who holds a rectangular shield and wears elaborate ornaments, including huge ear spools. The expressive, delicate head was made in a mold; the body was hand modeled.
Provenance
(Stendahl Art Galleries, Los Angeles, CA, 1961, sold to James C. and Florence C. Gruener) (?-1961); James C. [1903-1990] and Florence C. [1908-1982] Gruener, Cleveland, OH, bequest to the Cleveland Museum of Art (1961-1990); The Cleveland Museum of Art (1990)
Accession Number
1990.178
Medium
molded and modeled pottery with traces of pigment
Dimensions
Overall: 17.3 x 9.2 x 7.9 cm (6 13/16 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener
