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© Bruce M. White, 2011.
Osteomalacia Survivor Effigy Vessel
© Bruce M. White, 2011.
© Bruce M. White, 2011.
© Bruce M. White, 2011.
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Osteomalacia Survivor Effigy Vessel

Possible OriginCosta Rica, Central America, North America
Possible OriginNicaragua, Central America, North America
PeriodPeriod IV
Date300-500 CE
MediumCeramic
Credit LineEx coll. William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions4 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3 7/8 in. (12.1 x 9.5 x 9.9 cm)
Object number1991.004.346
Exhibition HistoryMCCM Permanent Collection Reinstallation, February 9, 2013 - March 13, 2019

Published ReferencesRebecca R. Stone, "Empowered, Not Disabled: An Ancient Shaman Effigy Vessel at the Carlos Museum," Journal of Humanities in Rehabilitation (April 30, 2018): 1.
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased from Julio Castro Vargas, May 30, 1983.
Status
On view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas