Male Effigy Vessel

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a ceramic vessel in the form of a male effigy. The vessel is made of clay and painted with earthy tones. The figurine has a large head with a wide face, small eyes, a large nose, and an open mouth. The figurine wears a headdress with red, white, and black patterns. The headdress sits on top of the head. The figurine's body is bare-chested and has a large belly. The arms are bent at the elbows, and each hand holds an object. The right hand grips a cylindrical object, and the left hand holds a round object. The figurine's lower body consists of red legs with white and black stripes on the feet. The genital area is painted white. A red, white, and black striped pattern encircles the waist. The background is grey, with a vignette effect that darkens towards the edges. The title of the piece is "Male Effigy Vessel".