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Figure of Idol

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a small, green figure, likely made of jade. The figure has a distinctive headdress on its head, a prominent circular element on the forehead and small circular elements on the sides. The face is carved with features including eyes, nose, and mouth. The body of the figure appears to have a wrapped or crossed element over the chest and stomach area. The figure stands on two legs with feet visible at the bottom. The background of the image is light grey, with a slight shadow cast by the sculpture. The title of the piece is "Figure of Idol".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. late 15th–early 16th century
Medium
Jadeite, sage-green
Culture
Mixtec (Oaxaca, Mexico)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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