Unknown Central and South American
Dancing Shaman

CultureColima
Titles
  • Dancing Shaman
Date300 BC–300 AD
PlaceMexico
MediumEarthenware with slip
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 7 in. (35.6 × 17.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. John P. Bullington
Object number61.44
Current Location
The Caroline Wiess Law Building
205M Wiess Gallery
On view

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ProvenanceMrs. John P. Bullington, Houston, by 1961; given to MFAH, 1961.

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