Description:
Bearded mummiform figure, originally bright turquoise in color, now pale green except for small patches on back. Facial features obscured. Exposed hands hold implements: hoe on proper left shoulder; pick on proper right shoulder. Seed bag shown on back of left shoulder. Figure has back pillar and base. Bottom of wig marked off on back. Legs swell at calves. No text. From same mold as MH 1910.8.3.A.K and MH 1910.8.4.A.K.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; tombs; deaths; afterlife; religion; rituals; ceremonies; sculpture; agriculture

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