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Jar
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Jar

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 700-1200
Mediumpottery and paint
DimensionsOverall: 11 1/4 x 7 1/8 x 9 in. (28.6 x 18.1 x 22.9 cm)
ClassificationsContainers
Credit LineGift of David M. Stoetzer
Terms
    Object number2005.51.2
    DescriptionThe god of wind, known as Ehecatl in Central Mexico, may be depicted on this later vase from Honduras. The power of wind, breath, and speech were closely linked in ancient Mesoamerica and this god literally breathed life into the human race. The dual loop handles on this vase allowed for suspension and the rope across the forehead of the deity suggests a tumpline, the most common form of carrying a heavy burden of cargo in ancient times.
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    Collections
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    ca. 570-565 BCE
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    Pendant
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    ca. 600-900
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    Bowl
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Artist Unknown
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    Funerary Urn
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    ca. 600-300 BCE
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