of slender section, distinguished by the stern and compact face with sweeping forehead crest marked by concentric wrinkles, two knobs above the compressed nose, and cheeks sculpted in a raised scroll; a small perforation at back, and short tenon.

Edward Merrin Gallery
Marion and Mark Lynton, acquired from the above in 1980

Excellent, intact, fine carving, rare type.
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For a similar style from the Veracruz region, featuring the compressed features and knobbed forehead, see Leyenaar and Parsons (1988: no. 102).