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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
Smiling Head
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.

Smiling Head

Artist Unknown
CulturePre-Columbian | Veracruz
DateClassic Period
MediumTerracotta
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 x 5 in. (13.3 x 12.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer
Object number76.23.68
On View
Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 105
DescriptionVeracruz "Smiling Face" head fragment. Decorated headdress & earrings. On a base. From the classic period. May have been a sacrifice substitute (smiling head).

New photography captured by Shannon Ruff with a digital camera - 2006.
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Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Classic Period
New photography captured by Shannon Ruff with a digital camera - 2006.
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Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera - 2006.
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300-500 A.D.
New photography captured by Shannon Ruff with a digital camera - 2006.
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Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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Seated Figure
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Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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No Date
New photography captured by Shannon Ruff with a digital camera - 2006.
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Classic Period