tlatollotl:Man Holding a Mace or FanDate: 300 BC-AD 200Culture: NayaritGeography: West Mexico, Mexic
tlatollotl:Man Holding a Mace or FanDate: 300 BC-AD 200Culture: NayaritGeography: West Mexico, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Central AmericaThis terracotta figure representing a warrior wears an elaborately painted poncho decorated with geometric designs and a turbanlike helmet composed of wrapped textile straps. The object in the figure’s right hand most likely represents a weapon, such as a mace. Figures such as this probably served as guardians for the spirits of the deceased.Provenience unknown, possibly lootedVMFA -- source link