Sculptural ceramic ceremonial vessel that represents a warrior ML001573

Warrior prepared for ritual combat. His high social position is expressed by his ceremonial attire, which includes a headdress decorated with three crescent-shaped ornaments, big ear plugs, breastplate, necklace, bracelets, and backflap. He carries a shield and a war club. Because of the shape of his headdress´ adornments and the color of the piece, this warrior would be symbolically associated with the daily and solar world. (UH) Guerrero preparado para el combate ritual. Su alta posición social se expresa en su vestimenta formada por un casco decorado con tres adornos en forma de tumi o cuchillo ceremonial, grandes orejeras, pectoral, collar, brazaletes, protector coxal. Lleva escudo cuadrangular y una maza o porra para el combate. Por los adornos en forma de tumi y el color de la pieza, este guerrero estaría simbólicamente asociado al mundo diurno y solar. (UH)