Figure of a priest

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Date created: AD 650–1100 (Late to Terminal Classic period)

Culture/People: probably Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Donor: John S. Williams (John Stanton Williams/John S. Williams, Sr.), Non-Indian, 1901-1982
Honoree: Blair S. Williams, Non-Indian, 1872-1953; Blair S. Williams, II, Non-Indian, 1930-1953

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John S. Williams (1901-1982, a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee); lent to MAI by John S. Williams in 1958 in memory of his father, Blair S. Williams (1872-1953, also a New York City stockbroker and MAI trustee), and his son Blair S. Williams II; donated to MAI in 1972 by John S. Williams.
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Place: Isla Jaina (Jaina Island); Hecelchakán Municipality; Campeche State; Mexico
Island Name: Isla Jaina
Island Grouping: Gulf of Mexico coastal islands

See related items: Maya (archaeological culture); Sculpture/Carving/Figures
On View: NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 22/6348
Barcode: 226348.000

Object Type: Sculpture/Carving/Figures

Object Name: Figure of a priest
Media/Materials: Pottery, paint
Techniques: Modeled, painted
Dimensions: 11 x 13 x 28.5 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws680566f56-50a3-470b-98b9-52ac96c0b712

Record ID: NMAI_241314