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head, figurine

human history
  • Description

    Figurine head. Mould made. Symmetrical headdress, cap-like with rim of vertical lines across forehead, following brow-line, dipping in centre above bridge of nose. Raised ridge runs vertically from the dip to the top of the head. On each side of the head a lock falls diagonally to the rim line above earspools. One earspool with indent and central dot remains intact, the other broken off. Lidded and rimmed eyes, nose and top lip of mouth damaged).

    Lines each side of nose and mouth. Broken at neck. Concave back. White pigment on front.

  • Accession Number
    2012.19.372
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
head, figurine 2012.19.372

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