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Figure of dancer with 'pastillaje' headdress

Veracruz Culture, Mexico600-900

Gardiner Museum

Gardiner Museum
Toronto, Canada

Veracruz standing dancer, Late Classic period, with extended and upturned arms, large head with sunken lozenge-shaped eyes. The figure has slightly parted lips, and wearing elaborate headdress with projecting clusters. There is also a fragmentary bow above, jewellery on the arms and neck, and long skirt. There are traces of ochre, red, and black pigment.

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  • Title: Figure of dancer with 'pastillaje' headdress
  • Creator: Veracruz Culture, Mexico
  • Date Created: 600-900
  • Physical Dimensions: Overall: 57.8 x 45.7 x 13.5 cm (22 3/4 x 18 x 5 5/16 in.)
  • Medium: Earthenware with red on cream slip, asphalt paint
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