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Figure of a Standing Warrior

A work made of ceramic with pigment.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of ceramic with pigment.

Date:

650–800

Artist:

Late Classic Maya, Jaina
Campeche or Yucatán, Mexico

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.

Status

On View, Gallery 136

Department

Arts of the Americas

Culture

Maya

Title

Figure of a Standing Warrior

Place

Yucatan Peninsula (Object made in)

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650 CE–800 CE

Medium

Ceramic with pigment

Dimensions

H.: 31.1 cm (12 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

African and Amerindian Art Purchase Fund, Edward E. Ayer Endowment in memory of Charles L. Hutchinson

Reference Number

1963.272

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