A Fine Zapotec Figural Urn with Cocijo Deity Medallions , Monte Alban, IIIA ca. A.D. 200-400 the urn of "God with mask of the God Cocijo displayed as Medallion of the Headdress", the deity of lightening and rain with buccal mask and merlon brows centered in the massive headdress, flanked by six stripped ears of corn showing prominent kernels and corn silk flowing outward, larger cobs at each side, the youthful figure with large tasseled ear ornaments and bib decorated with a human mask within the quadripartite medallion; a large cylindrical vessel intact at the back; with remains of red pigment. height 14 in. 35.5cm
A Fine Zapotec Figural Urn with Cocijo Deity Medallions , Monte Alban, IIIA ca. A.D. 200-400 the urn of "God with mask of the God Cocijo displayed as Medallion of the Headdress", the deity of lightening and rain with buccal mask and merlon brows centered in the massive headdress, flanked by six stripped ears of corn showing prominent kernels and corn silk flowing outward, larger cobs at each side, the youthful figure with large tasseled ear ornaments and bib decorated with a human mask within the quadripartite medallion; a large cylindrical vessel intact at the back; with remains of red pigment. height 14 in. 35.5cm
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