Large Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head and white pigment highlights that

and white pigment highlights that emphasize the facial features and body ornaments

The mouth is slightly open

one of the most famous of the Twelve Labors

Marc Fertig

Large Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head and white pigment highlights thatLarge Veracruz Ceremonial Head Classic Veracruz, ca. 600900 A. D. Height: 10 in. (25. 4 cm) mount included An impressive and finely modeled terracotta head of monumental scale, representing an elite or ritual participant from the Classic Veracruz culture. The face is naturalistically rendered with almond shaped eyes, a straight prominent nose, and slightly parted lips revealing modeled teethan expressive hallmark of the Veracruz sculptural tradition.