Head with Animal Helmet

Cleveland Museum of Art

Terracotta head wearing an animal helmet. The head has a rounded face with a flat nose and small mouth. The eyes are depicted as simple slits. The head is adorned with a large, intricately designed helmet. The helmet features a stylized animal on top, possibly a bird or a mythical creature. Curved, scroll-like designs protrude from the sides of the helmet. Circular ear ornaments are present on either side of the face. The background is a gradient of dark to light gray. The overall color of the piece is terracotta with some red visible on the cheeks. The piece appears to be an ancient artifact, likely from Mesoamerica. The artist is unknown. The title is "Head with Animal Helmet".