Ulua-style figure of a woman

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Date created: 300 BC–AD 300 (Pre-Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916
Possible seller: Dr. James Edward Austin (Dr. J. E. Austin), Non-Indian, 1865-1916

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. James Edward Austin (1865-1916, a physician with the United Fruit Company who was stationed in Honduras from about 1906 to 1915); purchased by George Heye from Dr. Austin or a member of his family in 1915.
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Place: Río Ulúa; Honduras

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/3872
Barcode: 043872.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Ulua-style figure of a woman
Media/Materials: Pottery
Techniques: Coiled/hand built, modeled
Dimensions: 9 x 12.7 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67cc85cca-4029-430e-91de-00c6e3102449

Record ID: NMAI_46894