Warrior Figurine with Shield
600–900
- Medium
- molded and modeled pottery with traces of pigment
- Dimensions
- Overall: 17.3 x 9.2 x 7.9 cm (6 13/16 x 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Sculpture
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
About
Maya figurines portray a wide range of human, animals, and supernatural beings. This example represents a kneeling warrior who holds a rectangular shield and wears elaborate ornaments, including huge ear spools. The expressive, delicate head was made in a mold; the body was hand modeled.