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Ballgame Stone Head (Hacha)
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Little can be said about this head’s identity and meaning, although the deep, dramatic furrows that line the face suggest age and the crest that curves across the top of the head has been compared to that of a bird. Such heads were one element of the regalia used in an ancient ballgame associated with complex mythology and equally elaborate art production on Mexico’s Gulf Coast, in present-day Veracruz.
| Artist / Maker | Mesoamerica, Classic Veracruz style |
|---|---|
| Date | 450–550 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Mesoamerica, Classic Veracruz style |
| Medium | gray volcanic stone |
| Dimensions | Overall: 21.1 x 15.3 x 16.2 cm (8 5/16 x 6 x 6 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Sculpture |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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