Figure of a Warrior or Shaman
| Origin | Jalisco |
|---|---|
| Title | Figure of a Warrior or Shaman |
| Date | 200 BCE–300 CE |
| Medium | Clay and pigment |
| Dimensions | Object: 11 1/8 × 6 1/4 × 6 3/4 in. (28.3 × 15.9 × 17.1 cm) Overall: 11 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (28.3 x 15.9 x 17.1 cm) |
| Credit Line | Museum Purchase with funds from the Hope Fund, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 65.67 |
| This artwork is currently on view. | |
A seated male figure holding a spear with knees bent up toward chest. The figure wears a hat that sits low on his head and has large circular earrings.
Ceramics from Jalisco were discovered within the shaft tombs of the elite. Because of this location the ceramics are believed to have been used as funerary offerings. While this figure could be a warrior it has also been suggested that it depicts a shaman fighting off the spirits that would cause illness or other harmful outcomes for a person, family, or community.
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 of a Warrior or Shaman | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=65.67