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

House With Six Occupants

Artist Unknown

CultureMexican | Pre-Columbian | West Mexican

Dateca. 100-250

MediumTerracotta | Polychrome

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (15.9 x 8.9 cm)

Credit LineGift of Jack Tanzer

Object number80.243.27

Collections

Ancient American Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 105

DescriptionTerracotta house model with six occupants. Peaked house with 6 figures: 4 at entrances (front and rear) holding clubs; 2 inside eating; hearth stone in front; 2 birds flank front entrance. This object is of polychromed terracotta.

Published ReferencesVonWinning, _Pre-Columbian Art_, (Abrams)