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Chacmool

Sculpture determined to be a copy of a work from Chichen Itza, Yucatan Peninsula.

Reclining figure resting on elbows, head turned sharply to right, legs drawn up and feet resting flat. The hands are placed on the thighs. Flat, cap-like headdress with elaborate ear ornaments carved only in front. Large pectoral, wristlets resembling three rows of fringe, anklets, thonged sandels.

Right knee cap restored, lower neck restored, left hand restored, right hand cracked. The base is chipped near the left foot, and a piece is missing at the left corner below figure's shoulder.

Authenticity in doubt: 1975.

Date
20th century
In our collection
since May the 20th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 14 x 39 1/2 in. (67.3 x 35.6 x 100.3 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
basalt
Price
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Composition
atium93%
copper7%