Central Caribbean. <em>Human Figure Wearing Crocodile Mask</em>, 700–1000. Vesicular (porous) andesite, 61 x 24 1/2 x 20 in., 631 lb. (154.9 x 62.2 x 50.8 cm, 286.22kg). Brooklyn Museum, Alfred W. Jenkins Fund, 34.5084. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 34.5084_overall_PS11-1.jpg)

Human Figure Wearing Crocodile Mask

Artist:Central Caribbean

Medium: Vesicular (porous) andesite

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Dates:700–1000

Dimensions: 61 x 24 1/2 x 20 in., 631 lb. (154.9 x 62.2 x 50.8 cm, 286.22kg)

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Accession Number: 34.5084

Image: 34.5084_overall_PS11-1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Massive, carved sculpture of a standing male warrior figure with a crocodilian head, probably a mask. The figure carries a severed human trophy head cupped in his left hand and pressed against his body. The figure has pronounced breasts and male organs. His right arm is broken and missing but appears to have been flexed upward, probably holding an axe similar to other sculptures of this genre. The carved and incised crocodilian head has a broad, flat snout with visible fangs and teeth. The eyes are oval in shape and the snout is decorated with incised scrollwork. The figure wears ear spools, a hat, and bandolier decorated with incised geometrical designs. Condition: right arm and part of the hat are broken and missing.

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