Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment 1st–3rd Century CE

1st–3rd Century CE

They are among the most recognizable and meaningful medieval coin types

Diameter: approx

the figure represents a standing male divinity or votive attendant

Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment 1st–3rd Century CEVeracruz Ceremonial Head Fragment Classic Veracruz, ca. 600900 A. D. Height: 7 in. (19. 6 cm) custom museum mount included A finely modeled terracotta head fragment representing an elite or ceremonial figure, distinguished by its commanding headdress and dignified features. The broad, flaring headdressembellished with raised circular bosses and vertical elementssuggests a ceremonial diadem or ritual headdress once elaborately painted or adorned with