About this artwork
The costume and equipment of this figure indicate that he represents a warrior. He carries a rectangular shield and a long wooden spear (now lost), and the detailed attention given to the intricate headdress and facial features—marked by scarification, tattoos, and paint—suggests the portrait of a specific military commander.
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On View
- Arts of the Americas, Gallery 136
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Artist
- Maya
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Title
- Figure of a Standing Warrior
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Origin
- Yucatan, Península de
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Date
- 650 AD–800 AD
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Medium
- Ceramic with pigment
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Dimensions
- H. 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)
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Credit Line
- African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund, Edward E. Ayer Endowment in memory of Charles L. Hutchinson
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Reference Number
- 1963.272
Extended information about this artwork
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