Figure
| Origin | Central Region (Atlantic Watershed Zone) |
|---|---|
| Title | Figure (Sukia) |
| Date | 1000–1550 |
| Medium | Volcanic stone |
| Dimensions | Object: 4 1/2 × 2 5/8 × 3 3/8 in. (11.4 × 6.7 × 8.6 cm) Overall: 4 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (11.4 x 6.7 x 8.6 cm) |
| Credit Line | Gift of Frederick Stafford, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 59.17 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A sitting figure with its arms wrapped around knees, looking slightly upward.
Probably depicting a shaman, this figure of a man sits with knees bent towards his chest, arms wrapped around his knees, and head tilted up. While the body positioning is very common, other examples depict the man smoking a pipe or playing the flute, activities that were connected with the practice of a shaman.
Provenance research is ongoing for this and many other items in the Eskenazi Museum of Art permanent collection. For more information about the provenance of this artwork, please contact the department curator with specific questions.
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"Figure | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=59.17