*Standing warrior lord

*Standing warrior lord

He wears a chinstrap helmet with two circular protrusions symbolically pointing skyward. He is richly dressed with a breastplate, necklace with amulet, torso and arm ornaments, and rectangular loincloth held in place by a multi-row belt. His open hands are symbolically directed towards the earth, and his oversized feet symbolize a concept of power and strength. His face is awake and aesthetically pleasing, perhaps under the effect of a powerful hallucinogen reserved for the clan's elite. This static figure evokes nobility, power and the might of his office. Tar-coated brown hollow clay (chapopote) Remojadas - Veracruz, Mexico, 450 - 750 A.D. 55.5 x 26.5 x 13 cm Provenance: former Dominico Traversa collection, 1970