Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment each decorated with painted motifs

each decorated with painted motifs and punctuated with suspension holes

prominent ear ornaments

A particularly choice example displaying excellent form

TEOTIHUACAN GREENSTONE FIGURECentral Mexico

52” and “980

Pre-Columbian Veracruz pottery head fragment each decorated with painted motifsVeracruz 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