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Warrior Figurine with Removable Headdress
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The major offerings placed in the Maya graves of Jaina Island were ceramic figurines, some of Mesoamerica's finest, that depict deities and humans in a variety of roles. This warrior, his headdress removable, once probably held weapons and wears either quilted cotton armor or the feathered uniform of a military order. We don't know why such figures are often pot-bellied.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Maya style (250-900) |
|---|---|
| Date | 600–900 |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico, Yucatán, Jaina Island region, Campeche, Maya style (250-900) |
| Medium | earthenware with pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 26.1 cm (10 1/4 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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