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A MAYA SEATED NOBLEWOMAN
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A MAYA SEATED NOBLEWOMAN
Jaina, Late Classic, Circa A.D. 550-950,
The figural whistle of a upright, youthful form, in a dignified pose, hands resting on folded legs, the face with elongated nosebridge, full parted lips, with scarification marks extending from corners of mouth to ears, wearing huipil on lower chest to waist, striated wristbands, large beaded necklace representing jade, ear ornaments, stepped coiffure surmounted by a turban, central depression on top perhaps to hold perishable material at one time, orange coloration on ceramic
6in. (15.5cm.) high
Jaina, Late Classic, Circa A.D. 550-950,
The figural whistle of a upright, youthful form, in a dignified pose, hands resting on folded legs, the face with elongated nosebridge, full parted lips, with scarification marks extending from corners of mouth to ears, wearing huipil on lower chest to waist, striated wristbands, large beaded necklace representing jade, ear ornaments, stepped coiffure surmounted by a turban, central depression on top perhaps to hold perishable material at one time, orange coloration on ceramic
6in. (15.5cm.) high