Ring of Figures

Unknown

2nd century BCE–3rd century CE · Ceramic · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

In this scene eight alternating male and female figures holding each other at the shoulders form a circle. The females are taller than the males; they wear headbands and long skirts wrapped around their hips; the males wear loincloths and chin straps. In the center of the circle are three male figures holding objects, possibly musical instruments. The heads of the females are solid clay while those of the males are hollow and appear to be whistles. The facial features of all figures are appliqued.

Artist

Unknown

Date

2nd century BCE–3rd century CE

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Colima

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Credit line

Gift of Albert J. Grant and Monique Grant Joint Revocable Trust, 2014