Sujet
Vessel with Deity Mask, 1200-900 BC. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Vessel with Deity Mask, 1200-900 BC. This unusual vessel is made of a U-shaped container and a sheet of clay modeled as a deity mask that is startling in its power: pierced eyes glare from the shadow of a muscular brow; the chin juts aggressively; and the part-bird, part-jaguar mouth opens in a shriek. This may be the face of the Olmec rain deity, the inspiration for much Olmec ritual and many accomplished works of art. The vessel may come from a grave or a buried offering.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19G18_214
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
52,0Mo (4,3Mo) / 32,9cm x 39,6cm / 3886 x 4674 (300dpi)