Ancient Mexico. Pre-Columbian Art Galleries
Head, frontal view | Ancient Mexico. Pre-Columbian Art Galleries | Museo Amparo, Puebla
Head, frontal view | Ancient Mexico. Pre-Columbian Art Galleries | Museo Amparo, Puebla

Head, frontal view

Culture Maya
Region Unknown
Period Late Classic
Year 600-909 A.D.
Year 600-909 A.D.
Technique

Modeled stucco and painted red

Measures 26.7   x 30.5  x 20.5  cm
Location Vault. Pre-Columbian Art Collection
Record number 52 22 MA FA 57PJ 1407
Researcher (es)

Frontal head modeled in stucco that was surely part of the decoration of the walls of a building, as it shows the paste on the back. The remains that are still visible all over the face and its left and right side indicate that it was painted red. Red was the color of death, but it was also the exterior color of many stuccoed buildings.

The head shows the characteristic features of the Classic period; a forehead with a cephalic modeling that is pronounced upwards and backwards, topped with an ornamentation knotted in the upper part of the forehead, with elements of vegetal appearance that adorned the contour of the face.

The face presents a great serenity, achieved by the open eyelids and the downward glance. Likewise, the parted lips show the dental modeling of the individual.

Frontal head modeled in stucco that was surely part of the decoration of the walls of a building, as it shows the paste on the back. The remains that are still visible all over the face and its left and right side indicate that it was painted red. Red was the color of death, but it was also the exterior color of many stuccoed buildings.

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