Masked Figure

Unknown

7th–9th century · Ceramic · Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

The object depicts a fantastic four-legged being, seated with a long, curled tail. The three-toed front legs support its body. The creature has a long, pointed snout and even longer ears. It has big round eyes and wears a collar around its neck tied under the chin. On the head rest stacked slab-like elements with a five-pointed crest at the top. Remains of black pigment are visible in some areas.

Artist

Unknown

Date

7th–9th century

Medium

Ceramic

Culture

Veracruz

Department

Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

Credit line

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